Nextant Aerospace is ramping up production of its Safe Flight AutoPower system kits to meet demand for this option on its 604XT Pro Line Fusion flight deck upgrade package for Bombardier Challenger 604s. The autothrottle provides automatic speed control from takeoff to touchdown, as well as stall and N1 flight-envelope speed-limit protection, engine synchronization, real-time power limits, and speed management.
According to Nextant, AutoPower’s flight performance advantages result in increased situational awareness, reduced crew workload, extended range/payload potential, and greater passenger comfort. Meanwhile, the Fusion flight deck upgrade complies with upcoming 2020 mandates and provides enhanced capabilities and safety, it added.
“The AutoPower upgrade option on the 604XT has been really well received in the market,” said Nextant executive v-p Mark O’Donnell. “Already this year, almost half of the 604XT aircraft delivered in the first quarter have included the Safe Flight AutoPower upgrade, with more booked well into the second quarter and beyond.”
“Pilots and passengers of the 604XT will enjoy how accurately and smoothly the [atuothrottle] system manages the aircraft’s speed through all flight conditions,” said Safe Flight director of corporate and commercial sales Ken Bannon.
The 604XT's Safe Flight autothrottle option is offered exclusively through Nextant sister company Constant Aviation.