A light jet manufactured by Nextant Aerospace in the USA, the Nextant 400XT is based on the design of the ever-popular Beechjet 400A, with modifications including more fuel-efficient and powerful Williams FJ44-3AP turbofan engines and a new avionics suite from Rockwell Collins.
Although based on the airframe of the Beechjet 400A, the Nextant 400XT is manufactured in a factory-like process and utilises up to 88% replaced and overhauled components, which enables it to be considered a new aircraft.
The Nextant 400XT has a maximum range of 2,005 nautical miles, some 672 greater than that of the Beechjet 400A, allowing the Nextant 400XT to serve city pairs that weren’t possible by its predecessor. Other modifications include newly rebuilt seats, custom upholstery and cabinetry as well as an all-new cabin management system.