Cessna SkyCourier global status enhanced with type certification in the Philippines
August 21 2024 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
Textron Aviation today announced that the Cessna SkyCourier twin
utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by the Civil
Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), expanding the
aircraft’s ability to support operational activities in remote
areas of southeast Asia. The first SkyCourier in the region – A
19-seat passenger variant – is planned to be delivered in the
second half of 2025 to Leading Edge Air Services Corporation
(LEASCOR), a wholly owned subsidiary of ACDI Multipurpose
Cooperative in the Philippines.
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The Cessna SkyCourier is designed and manufactured by Textron
Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company.
“Demand for the SkyCourier continues to grow throughout the APAC
region due to the aircraft’s outstanding performance and
reliability,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global
Sales and Flight Operations for Textron Aviation. “The SkyCourier
features maximum cabin flexibility with low operating costs and has
quickly proven to be an excellent business tool for customers and
their missions. We’re excited to celebrate this great milestone for
the program.”
With the ability to be operated by a single pilot, and also
equipped with a generous payload capacity, the SkyCourier is an
ideal 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. The aircraft also
has capabilities to support a wide range of operational activities
in remote areas.
ACDI Multipurpose Cooperative, the largest cooperative in the
Philippines, serves members of the entire Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) and other uniformed personnel. Members include
active service personnel, retirees, reservists, civilian employees
of the AFP and other uniformed personnel and dependents. LEASCOR
was established in 2016 as the air chartering arm of the
Cooperative.
“We are excited to connect underserved communities in the
Philippines with the new 19-seat SkyCourier turboprop, which will
complement our present fleet,” said Major General Gilbert S.
Llanto, ACDI MPC Chairman. “It will surely boost our business lines
in tourism, agriculture and food, aviation, mobility and the
construction industry across the archipelago.”
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 variants, as well with a Combi
configuration or gravel kit for maximum flexibility. 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 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 and 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,
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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, Pipistrel, 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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