Successful Reposition to Mojave Non-Stop

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO — September 30, 2010 – Nextant Aerospace successfully completed its first long range flight as part of the 400XT certification. The flight was conducted between KCGF (Cleveland, OH) and KMHV (Mojave, CA) spanning more than 1875 nautical miles over 4 hours and 44 minutes at an average ground speed of 400Kts. The aircraft landed in Mojave with more than 1hr and 15 minute fuel remaining. 

Successful First Flight of the Williams FJ44-3AP Engines

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO — September 16, 2010 – Nextant Aerospace announced the completion of the first flight of a fully equipped 400XT aircraft. The flight was the first ever for a Williams FJ44-3AP equipped Beechjet 400A.

400XT Roll Out and Full Power Ground Runs

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO — August 12, 2010 – Nextant Aerospace announced they have begun the full power ground runs stage of the Williams International FJ44-3AP certification process.

Nextant Announces New Product Name 400XT

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO — July 28, 2010 – Nextant Aerospace will have their demonstration aircraft on display at the NBAA Business Aviation Regional Forum August 18th at the Waukegan Airport. The static display will be from 9am-4pm at DB Aviation FBO.

Williams FJ44-3AP Engine Mated to 400NEXT

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO — June 22, 2010 – Nextant Aerospace announced today the completion of the first mating of a Williams International FJ44-3AP engine to a Beechjet 400A aircraft.

400NEXT on Static Display at NBAA Event Booth 109

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO — May 25, 2010 – Nextant Aerospace will have their 400NEXT aircraft on display at the NBAA Regional Business Aviation Forum June 10th at Teterboro Airport. The static display will be from 9am-4pm and the 400NEXT will be located at Booth 109.

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO – March 6, 2010 – Nextant Aerospace has selected the I-Shade Cabin Light Management System (CLMS™) from InspecTech Aero Service to electronically control the amount of light entering the cabin of its 400NEXT remanufactured Beechjet 400A. The I-Shade smart windows are integrated into the Rockwell Collins’ Venue™ cabin management system (CMS) on the 400NEXT to create a seamless cabin environment management system.

Phase 1 Aircraft Includes Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21™ Flight Deck Upgrade

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO — March 11, 2010 – Nextant Aerospace today announced the first flight of a fully equipped Phase 1 400NEXT aircraft. The flight took place Thursday February 25th and completed the transition from experimental to production aircraft.

First Authorized Dealer for Newly Certified Beechjet 400A/XP Flight Deck Upgrade

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO October 21st, 2009 – Nextant Aerospace announced today that Constant Aviation has been named as the first authorized dealer for the Pro Line 21 Flight Deck Upgrade for the Beechjet 400A/XP. The Pro Line 21 upgrade program combines one of the most popular avionics suites available with one of the most popular light/medium business jets. The upgrade brings future airspace capabilities, safety and reliability to earlier-generation flight decks, along with reduced flight deck workload, maintenance and weight.

Supplemental Type Certificate Requirements Completed as Part of 400NEXT Aircraft Program

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, OHIO — October 20, 2009 – Nextant Aerospace announced today that all requirements have been completed for issuance of an STC for the Beechjet 400A/XP Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 to Pro Line 21 Flight Deck Upgrade.