Textron briefs RACCA members on SkyCourier

Textron’s session on the SkyCourier was so popular it had to be moved to the main conference hall but that is not surprising. Considering how many Cessna aircraft are in some sort of commercial commuter or cargo service, it is no surprise Textron Aviation is pursuing a dual certification track for both the freighter and […]

FedEx Express signs as launch customer for Cessna SkyCourier

FedEx Express has signed as the launch customer for up to 100 of the new twin-engine, large-utility turboprop Cessna SkyCourier 408 aircraft – developed by Textron Aviation. FedEx will have an initial fleet order of 50 cargo aircraft and options for 50 more. Entry into service for the clean-sheet design Cessna SkyCourier is planned for 2020. Textron […]