Let Kunovice has received type certification for its 19-seat L-420 from both the US Federal Aviation Administration and the Czech Civil Aviation Authority. Czech manufacturer Let claims that the certification will open doors to markets previously inaccessible to the company. The L-420, a derivative of the L-410 turboprop, features more powerful 580kW (780hp) Walter M601F engines.
Source: Flight International
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