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Beechcraft Denali to make show debut at SUN ‘n FUN

Textron Aviation has announced that the Beechcraft Denali will make its highly anticipated show debut at the 2025 SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo, Tuesday through Sunday, April 1st-6th, in Lakeland, Florida.

The Denali program recently celebrated the FAA certification of the GE Aerospace Catalyst turboprop engine on Thursday, February 27th, 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.

The Beechcraft Denali will make its highly anticipated show debut at the 2025 SUN 'n FUN Aerospace Expo.

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.