Cessna Aircraft’s SkyCourier, the company’s first new twin turboprop aircraft in a generation, took to the skies over Wichita, Kansas, on Sunday, May 17, for its first flight—a significant step toward entry into service for the clean-sheet aircraft.
Cessna SkyCourier Successfully Completes First Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The Cessna SkyCourier, the company's new twin turboprop, successfully completed its first flight on May 17, initiating its flight test program towards entry into service.
- During the 2-hour and 15-minute flight, the team tested the aircraft's performance, stability, control, propulsion, environmental, flight controls, and avionics systems.
- The SkyCourier will be offered in freighter (6,000-pound payload), 19-seat passenger, or mixed configurations, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC engines and featuring Garmin G1000 NXi avionics.
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