The First Production Cessna SkyCourier Rolls Out in Wichita

Textron Aviation plans first delivery to launch customer FedEx following certification in the first half of 2022.

Saturday, February 05, 2022 at 10:09 AM ET

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The first of the SkyCourier fleet flew in May 2020, with the first production unit signaling the final phase of the certification process. [Courtesy: Textron Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Textron Aviation has rolled out the first production Cessna SkyCourier, a super-size, twin-engine utility turboprop.
Launch customer FedEx Express, which played an integral role in its design, has committed to 100 units (50 firm, 50 on option).
The aircraft has accumulated over 2,100 hours in flight tests, with certification and initial deliveries to FedEx planned for the first half of this year.
The SkyCourier (Model 408) will be available in both cargo and 19-passenger versions, offering significant cabin flexibility and a payload capacity of up to 6,000 pounds.

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The first production Cessna SkyCourier has seen the light in Wichita.

Textron Aviation [NYSE:TXT] announced the rollout of the P1 unit on Friday for the super-size, twin-engine utility turboprop. Launch customer FedEx Express [NYSE:FDX] has been eagerly awaiting the first of its upgraded fleet flagship—initially proposed for delivery at the end of 2021—and it has played an integral part in the clean-sheet design’s envisioning and development.