The Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine utility turboprop has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA).
Having a certificate in place to serve Canada obviously makes the aircraft type far more usable across North America. The first SkyCourier in Canada – a freighter variant – will shortly be delivered to Air Bravo Corporation, a passenger, cargo and air ambulance flight service company based out of Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Barrie and Meaford, Ontario since 2001.
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“The SkyCourier’s outstanding performance will be a game-changer for our customers across Canada,” said Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, Global Sales and Flight Operations. “The maximum flexibility and low operating costs of this aircraft make it an excellent choice for a wide range of missions throughout the region.”
First entered into service in 2023, the SkyCourier twin-engine, high-wing turboprop is available in both freighter and passenger variants, as well with a Combi configuration or gravel kit for maximum flexibility. The 19-passenger variant includes separate crew and passenger doors for smooth boarding, a large baggage compartment and large cabin windows for natural light and views.
The aircraft is powered by two wing-mounted Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC turboprop engines and features the McCauley Propeller C779, a 110-inch aluminium four-blade propellers. The SkyCourier is operated with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and has a maximum cruise speed of around 200 ktas and a 900 nautical-mile maximum range.
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