Beechcraft Denali to make show debut at the SUN ‘n FUN Aerospace Expo

WICHITA, Kan. (March 25, 2025) — Textron Aviation today announced the Beechcraft Denali will make its highly anticipated show debut at the 2025 SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo, Tuesday through Sunday, April 1-6, in Lakeland, Florida.

The Beechcraft Denali program recently celebrated the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of the GE Aerospace Catalyst turboprop engine on Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, marking an important milestone in the Denali program. The program has amassed more than 2,700 flight hours and 1,000 flights across its three test articles.

Additionally, the Cessna Caravan will be on display as Textron Aviation celebrates the 40th anniversary of its first delivery, which took place in 1985. The company will honor this milestone throughout the year by highlighting the aircraft’s significant contributions to aviation and its status as the best-selling single-engine utility turboprop aircraft in the world.

The Caravan is globally renowned for its versatility and ability to support a wide range of missions, from cargo transport and passenger flights to aerial surveying and medical evacuations. Its robust design and short takeoff and landing capabilities make it ideal for operating in remote and challenging environments, such as unpaved runways and mountainous regions. Whether used for commercial operations or humanitarian efforts, the Caravan's reliability and adaptability have made it a trusted choice for pilots and operators around the world.

Attendees at SUN 'n FUN can see the Beechcraft Denali and Cessna Caravan, among other renowned Cessna aircraft at Textron Aviation’s booth spaces 1-5. All Cessna and Beechcraft aircraft on display will feature McCauley Propeller products, and McCauley personnel will also be in attendance at the show.

The full list of Textron Aviation aircraft on display includes:

• Cessna Skyhawk

• Cessna Skylane 

• Cessna Turbo Stationair HD 

• Cessna Caravan

• Beechcraft Denali 

• Cessna Citation M2 Gen3 mockup

In addition, Textron eAviation will showcase products in the booth, including:

• Pipistrel Alpha Trainer

• Pipistrel Sinus

• Pipistrel Panthera

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