EBACE: Nextant 400XT next generation is unveiled

Nextant Aerospace, unveiled its next generation 400XT at EBACE in Geneva this morning. The company also showed off a new air ambulance configuration - the first of its Special Missions applications for the reengineered aircraft type.
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The company has re-manufactured used Beechjet 400XP aircraft to create a new zero-houred, faster and lower cost business jet. The 400XT, is said to have the performance, range and comfort of competitive aircraft but at half the purchase price and with significantly lower operating costs. According to Nextant at today’s conference, the aircraft is supported by a full factory warranty, factory engineering support, a global network of owned and authorized service centres and an international parts distribution infrastructure.

“We’ve had tremendous initial success, delivering 26 aircraft to six countries in our first 18 months of production.” says Sean McGeough, Nextant’s president, (pictured right)

“We’ve gained EASA certification and delivered three aircraft to European customers and have been looking forward to the launch of our next generation model at EBACE. We’re announcing significant innovations to the cabin and cockpit, creating the ideal environment for both work and relaxation.”

The Nextant 400XT features Williams FJ44-3AP engines and the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 integrated avionics suite It has major aerodynamic enhancements and an improved engine mounting configuration with redesigned nacelles and pylons.
The American company is also displaying its air ambulance configuration and will be demonstrating its air ambulance equipment manufactured by Spectrum Aeromed.