Nextant Aerospace Completes 400XT Research and Development Certification
Business Wire- 12/7/2010 11:02:00 AM EST
Nextant Aerospace Completes 400XT Research and Development
Certification
( BW)(OH-NEXTANT-AEROSPACE)(COL.NYSE) Nextant Aerospace Completes 400XT Research and Development
Certification
Successfully Completed Company R&D Flight Tests
Nextant Aerospace, a pioneer in the field of aircraft remanufacturing,
has announced the completion of the Company R&D flight testing for the
400XT.
“We have flown more than 120 flight test hours toward the certification
of the Pro Line 21 avionics and Williams International FJ44-3AP engine
installations on the 400A/XP airframe. We continue to be impressed with
the performance of the 400XT. The aircraft is exceeding our expectation
in all key performance and handling aspects. The flight test article is
undergoing final configuration changes and FAA conformity in our
Cleveland facilities in preparation for the return to the Mojave Flight
Test Center and the start of the FAA Certification Flight Tests in early
December. We remain on target for 400XT Certification during the first
quarter of 2011,” said James Miller, President of Nextant Aerospace.
The Nextant Aerospace 400XT significantly improves the extremely popular
Hawker Beechjet 400A/XP by extending its range more than 50% to over
2,000 nautical miles (4 PAX NBAA IFR) while reducing operating costs by
30%.
For additional information, please visit www.nextantaerospace.com
.
About Nextant Aerospace
Nextant Aerospace was founded in 2007 for the primary purpose of
developing an aircraft modernization program. The company is credited
with being the first to introduce the concept of aircraft
remanufacturing to the business jet market.
The Nextant 400XT is a remanufactured Beechjet 400A/XP equipped with the
Williams FJ44-3AP engines and Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 integrated
avionics suite. The new aircraft also benefits from significant
aerodynamic enhancements including newly designed nacelles, pylons and
an improved engine mounting configuration. The 400XT is delivered as a
new aircraft with a 2 year tip to tail warranty. In October of 2010,
Nextant announced that they had secured an order for 40 aircraft from
the fractional ownership company Flight Options.
Nextant’s design and manufacturing facility is located in Cleveland, OH
at the Cuyahoga County Airport (KCGF). For more information, please
visit www.nextantaerospace.com
.
About Williams International
Williams International is the world leader in small turbine engines and
customer support, with headquarters in Walled Lake, Michigan, and a
design-to-production facility in Ogden, Utah. For more information about
the company, its products, and support, please visit www.williams-int.com
.
About Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and
deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic solutions
for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight
deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission communications, information
management, and simulation and training is delivered by nearly 20,000
employees, and a global service and support network that crosses 27
countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com
.
CONTACT:
Nextant Aerospace
Aimee Dalton, 216-261-9000
media@nextantaerospace.com
www.nextantaerospace.com
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