Textron Aviation announced its new single-engine turboprop currently in development, the Beechcraft Denali, has made its show debut at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The aircraft’s presence offers members of the media and aviation enthusiasts a first look at the company’s latest clean-sheet design aircraft.
The Beechcraft Denali aircraft is designed and will be manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
“The Denali's clean-sheet and high-performance design is revolutionizing the single engine turboprop market,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Sales & Flight Operations. “Beechcraft turboprops are renowned for their versatility and reliability, and I’m thrilled to unveil the newest member of the legendary product family to the world.”
Textron Aviation recently announced it is bringing the revolutionary Garmin Emergency Autoland system to the Denali. This new feature is being implemented into the aircraft’s development and flight test program and will be available as a standard feature at time of entry into service.
Show attendees can view the Beechcraft Denali Monday, July 24 — Sunday, July 30, at the Textron Aviation EAA AirVenture Booth 78.