Cessna SkyCourier Receives Type Certification in Australia, Revolutionizing Regional Connectivity
07 Mai 2024 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
Textron Aviation today announced the Cessna SkyCourier twin
utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the
Australia Certification & Accreditation Service Agency (ACASA),
paving the way for the aircraft to serve remote communities,
improve regional connectivity in Australia and cater to the
region’s diverse aviation needs. This certification comes three
months after the first SkyCourier order in Australia was announced
at the Singapore Airshow.
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The Cessna SkyCourier is designed and manufactured by Textron
Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
“The SkyCourier’s incredible performance makes it a reliable
business tool for customers all over the world,” said Lannie
O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight
Operations. “This certification marks yet another milestone in the
SkyCourier program. With the ability to load, fly, unload and
repeat — along with low operating costs and maximum cabin
flexibility — the SkyCourier is a game-changer in reaching remote
destinations.”
The Cessna SkyCourier is meticulously designed to deliver
unparalleled performance, unwavering reliability and cost-effective
maintenance. With the ability to be operated by a single pilot and
a generous payload capacity, the SkyCourier is the ultimate
solution for air freight, passenger and special mission needs. The
aircraft is highly adaptable and can easily adjust configurations
to effectively complete virtually any mission, supporting a
significant return on investment.
About the Cessna SkyCourier
The Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine, high-wing turboprop offers a
combination of performance and lower operating costs for air
freight, commuter and special mission operators. It’s available in
both freighter and passenger versions, as well as equipped with a
gravel kit option. The 19-passenger variant includes crew and
passenger doors for smooth boarding, as well as large cabin windows
for natural light and views. Both configurations offer single-point
pressure refueling to enable faster turnarounds.
The freighter variant features a large door and a flat floor
cabin that is sized to handle up to three LD3 shipping containers
with an impressive 6,000 pounds of payload capability.
The aircraft is powered by two wing-mounted Pratt & Whitney
PT6A-65SC turboprop engines and features the McCauley Propeller
C779, a heavy-duty and reliable 110-inch aluminum four-blade
propeller, which is full feathering with reversible pitch, designed
to enhance the performance of the aircraft while hauling tremendous
loads. The SkyCourier is operated with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics
and has a maximum cruise speed of more than 200 ktas. The
SkyCourier has a 900 nautical-mile maximum range.
About Textron Aviation
We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years,
Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our
collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna and Hawker brands
to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our
customers. With a range that includes everything from business
jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission,
military trainer and defense products, Textron Aviation has the
most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the
world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all
general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170
countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and
versatility, along with our trusted global customer service
network, for affordable and flexible flight. For more information,
visit www.txtav.com| www.defense.txtav.com|
www.scorpionjet.com.
About Textron Inc.
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its
global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance
businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and
services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands
such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipstrel, Jacobsen, Kautex,
Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation +
Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com
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