Nextant Aerospace unveils 400XT in Dubai

Dubai, Nov 13, 2011 (WAM) - US-based Nextant Aerospace unveiled its 400XT, the world's first completely remanufactured business jet, at the biennial Dubai Airshow, one of the aviation industry's leading global showcases. The 12th edition of the show will be held November 13-17, 2011, at the Dubai Airport Expo. The 400XT may be seen on display at the Dubai Air Show's Static Park. This is the 400XT's first appearance at the Dubai Airshow, which received full Federal Aviation Administration certification this year after a three-year development and flight testing process. The 400XT, which saw its first deliveries last month, has a range of 3,713 km (2,005 nautical miles) with four passengers and NBAA IFR Reserves, enabling flights originating in the Middle East to reach major destinations in Europe, Russia and Asia. "We are proud to exhibit the new Nextant 400XT at the Dubai Airshow, one of the world's premier aviation showcases," said Jay Heublein, Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Nextant Aerospace. "The 400XT, with its exceptional range, good speed and superior accommodations, is a perfect fit for the Middle Eastern market, providing luxurious travel at about half the cost of competing new models. The 400XT's combination of performance, comfort and value will make it among the most desirable aircraft in this market." The Nextant 400XT on display at the Dubai Airshow will contain an optional new interior configuration designed to maximise the available space in the cabin. It includes a 1.5 meter (60-inch) divan with four-place club seating that offers an additional 0.3 meter (one foot) of leg room compared to the standard design. The 400XT is the only aircraft in the light-jet category to offer such a layout. - Emirates News Agency, WAM