Textron Aviation’s Cessna Skycourier Chosen by Hinterland Aviation for Fleet Expansion, Revolutionizing Regional Connectivity in Australia
18 Fevereiro 2024 - 10:00PM
Business Wire
Textron Aviation today announced a purchase agreement for the
first Cessna SkyCourier passenger variant in Australia to regional
airline Hinterland Aviation. The aircraft, expected to deliver in
2026, will add to Hinterland’s expansive fleet of Cessna Grand
Caravans to provide a greater payload capacity and increased
passenger seating. This fleet expansion will greatly benefit remote
communities, as well as the tourism and business sectors in
Queensland.
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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. “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 regional connectivity. This order
not only showcases the SkyCourier’s unmatched capabilities
globally, but also highlights Textron Aviation’s commitment to
delivering innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the
aviation industry.”
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 effortlessly adjust
configurations to effectively complete any mission, ensuring a
significant return on investment.
“We are thrilled to announce our order of the new Cessna
SkyCourier. The aircraft will be a valuable addition to our fleet,
allowing us to better serve our clients’ individual needs with room
for 19 passengers and access to remote runways,” said Andrew Clair,
CEO, Hinterland Aviation. “The SkyCourier will serve as an
important tool to help grow our business, and we will be proud to
be the first airline customer in Australia to operate this
aircraft.”
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. 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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