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Nextant selects Rockwell Collins Venue cabin system for 400Next
Nextant Aerospace has selected the Rockwell Collins Venue cabin management system for the interior of the Beechjet 400Next as part of a retrofit package th

Nextant Aerospace has selected the Rockwell Collins Venue cabin management system for the interior of the Beechjet 400Next as part of a retrofit package that brings high-definition video screens, Blu-ray disc players, iPod docking stations and more to the passenger compartment of the original Beech 400A/XP.

The agreement announced in late January between Nextant and Rockwell Collins initially includes 30 Venue systems. It marks the first aftermarket sale for Venue, according to Rockwell Collins. The Beechjet 400Next package involves a major retrofit of the Beechjet 400, including a new Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 cockpit and, coming soon, Williams International FJ44-3AP engines, which will improve efficiency and are fully compatible with Stage 4 noise rules.