Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian extends reach in Southeast Asia with delivery in Malaysia
17 Fevereiro 2024 - 9:00PM
Business Wire
Textron Aviation today announced the delivery of a new Cessna
Grand Caravan EX Amphibian turboprop to Malaysian property
developer, Ikhasas Sdn Bhd, via its subsidiary company Oriental Sky
Sdn Bhd. The aircraft, to be managed and operated by local charter
operator Systematic Aviation Services (SAS), will be used for
passenger transport between the capital city of Kuala Lumpur and a
new waterfront resort on Perhentian islands, off the northern east
coast of Malaysia. This will be the country’s first amphibious
airplane operation in recent history after it gained necessary
approvals from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia to launch
domestic operations in 2024.
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Oriental Sky’s Grand Caravan EX Amphibian
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The Cessna Grand Caravan EX Amphibian is designed and
manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT)
company.
Ikhasas group managing director, Ir. Tan Chee Kian, said,
“Seaplanes will be the most convenient way to reach the Perhentian
Islands. Currently, it takes a time-consuming 6-hour road journey
followed by a one-hour ferry ride from the port in Kuala Besut.
With our 11-seater aircraft, travelers will benefit from time
savings as it will transport passengers from Kuala Lumpur to land
directly in the waters near the beachside resort. At the same time,
we preserve the islands’ pristine environment and natural forests
which would otherwise be felled for airport construction.”
“We are honored for Grand Caravan EX Amphibian to be selected.
The versatility and excellent operating economics make it the
perfect partner for Ikhasas to develop sustainable tourism. The
comfortable cabin, large windows for sightseeing, and floats
allowing it to take off and land anywhere are ideal for their
missions,” said Tony Jones, vice president, International Sales
(Asia-Pacific). “Malaysia is also an important market to Textron
Aviation. Our products lead the installed base and make up over 40%
of the country’s general aviation aircraft. Our customers in
Malaysia use our products for a variety of operations including VIP
transport, tourism, as well as other special missions such as air
ambulances, and skydiving.”
About the Cessna Grand Caravan EX The Cessna
Caravan platform has seen more than 3,000 aircraft delivered that
are certified in 100 countries with nearly 24 million flight hours
amassed worldwide since the aircraft was introduced. Caravans
fulfill roles for multiple missions, ranging from flight training
to recreation, commuter airlines to VIP transport, cargo carriers
and humanitarian missions. The Grand Caravan EX aircraft is known
for its dependable and efficient performance by regional airlines,
charter operators, cargo carriers and special missions operators
worldwide. The aircraft offers an impressive output of 867
horsepower and a rate of climb of 1,275 feet per minute.
Endless Special Missions Possibilities When
government, military and commercial customers want airborne
solutions for critical missions, they turn to Textron Aviation. The
company’s aviation solutions provide the high performance and
flight characteristics required to address the unique challenges of
special missions operations. With unparalleled quality, versatility
and low operating costs, Textron Aviation products are chosen for
air ambulance, ISR, utility transport, aerial survey, flight
inspection, training and a number of other special operations.
About Textron Aviation We inspire the journey of
flight. For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation 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
missions, 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, productive and flexible flight.
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and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative
solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its
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