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We noticed this story in The Wichita Eagle, which reports data showing increases in GA travel between March 2010 and March 2009.
What are you seeing at your FBOs and airports? Is business better now than it was a year ago?
Nextant Aerospace of Richmond Heights, Ohio, has an approved STC essentially to remanufacture the Beechjet 400A/XP series. Completed aircraft will be marketed as the 400NEXT.
This endeavor is a serious ground-up modernization program. It starts with the airframe stripped to the hull. Nextant replaces all wiring. A complete suite of Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics is installed.
Nextant installs a complete custom interior with all of the amenities of a 21st century work and digital entertainment environment. Window treatments are the latest technology. Zero-time landing gear, fresh inspections, winglets and custom paint are completed.
Finally, existing engines are replaced with the new Stage 4 Williams International FJ44-3AP, offering superior:
Nextant is offering all of this in a value package that will catch buyers’ eyes.
The aircraft caught our eye a few days ago. Aircraft Bluebook–Price Digest and AC-U-KWIK staff members had a chance to see the 400NEXT during a stop at MKC. Check out our video tour above and photo gallery.
Nextant's photo gallery and Web site provide more details.
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