Textron Aviation today announced a purchase agreement for\nthe first Cessna SkyCourier passenger variant in Australia to regional airline\nHinterland Aviation. The aircraft, expected to deliver in 2026, will add to\nHinterland\u2019s expansive fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans to provide a greater\npayload capacity and increased passenger seating. This fleet expansion will\ngreatly benefit remote communities, as well as the tourism and business sectors\nin Queensland. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe SkyCourier\u2019s incredible performance makes it a reliable\nbusiness tool for customers all over the world,\u201d said Lannie O\u2019Bannion, senior\nvice president, Global Sales and Flight Operations. \u201cWith the ability to load,\nfly, unload and repeat \u2014 along with low operating costs and maximum cabin\nflexibility \u2014 the SkyCourier is a game-changer in regional connectivity. This\norder not only showcases the SkyCourier\u2019s unmatched capabilities globally, but\nalso highlights Textron Aviation\u2019s commitment to delivering innovative\nsolutions to meet the evolving needs of the aviation industry.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Cessna SkyCourier is meticulously designed to deliver\nunparalleled performance, unwavering reliability and cost-effective\nmaintenance. With the ability to be operated by a single pilot and a generous\npayload capacity, the SkyCourier is the ultimate solution for air freight,\npassenger and special mission needs. The aircraft is highly adaptable and can\neffortlessly adjust configurations to effectively complete any mission,\nensuring a significant return on investment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe are thrilled to announce our order of the new Cessna\nSkyCourier. The aircraft will be a valuable addition to our fleet, allowing us\nto better serve our clients\u2019 individual needs with room for 19 passengers and\naccess to remote runways,\u201d said Andrew Clair, CEO, Hinterland Aviation. The SkyCourier will serve as an\nimportant tool to help grow our business, and we will be proud to be the first\nairline customer in Australia to operate this aircraft.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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