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Nextant Aerospace Completes G90XT Test Program
Nextant is now on the cusp of FAA certification for the King Air G90XT, with EASA validation to follow.
Nextant Aerospace’s single-lever-engine-control system is designed to bring jet-like simplicity to flying the G90XT King Air.
Nextant Aerospace’s single-lever-engine-control system is designed to bring jet-like simplicity to flying the G90XT King Air.

Nextant Aerospace has completed certification trials for the King Air G90XT’s new single-lever engine control system, paving the way for FAA certification. This is expected within 30 days of NBAA 2017, with EASA validation following, said the Cleveland-based company. The system allows each engine to be controlled with one lever, leaving pitch control to the Fadec.