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Cessna SkyCourier Receives Certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority

Textron Aviation says the twin turboprop utility aircraft is well suited to work in Brazil’s diverse geography.

Textron Aviation's Cessna SkyCourier received ANAC certification in Brazil. [Courtesy: Textron Aviation]
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Key Takeaways:

  • Textron Aviation's Cessna SkyCourier twin turboprop aircraft has received type certification from Brazil's ANAC, granting it access to the country's vibrant and growing aviation market.
  • The SkyCourier is deemed ideal for Brazil due to its versatility, high payload capacity (up to 6,000 lbs), short takeoff and landing capabilities, and suitability for challenging geographies and remote operations, including unimproved airstrips.
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Textron Aviation said the National Civil Aviation Authority of Brazil, known as ANAC, has awarded type certification for the company’s Cessna SkyCourier twin turboprop utility aircraft, giving it access to the country’s vibrant aviation market.

The company said the SkyCourier, which received FAA certification last year, “offers an unparalleled combination of performance, capacity, and capability.” The aircraft’s versatility makes it ideal for service in Brazil, where demand for air transport is growing and the geography can be challenging.

Jonathan Welsh

Jonathan Welsh is Lead Editor of Aviation Consumer and a private pilot who worked as a reporter, editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal for 21 years, mostly covering the auto industry. His passion for aviation began in childhood with balsa-wood gliders his aunt would buy for him at the corner store. Follow Jonathan on Twitter @JonathanWelsh4

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