Cessna Wins Caravan Air Force Contract

Bethany Whitfield

Wednesday, June 13, 2012 at 08:07 PM ET

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The U.S. Air Force has awarded a $12.4 million contract for four Cessna Caravans, including training for 16 pilots and 14 maintainers.
The deal is funded by the Special Defense Acquisition Fund to transfer aircraft and services to international allies.
Cessna 208B Caravans are highly regarded for their versatility, ruggedness, and suitability for high-altitude environments, having been used as trainers, for reconnaissance, and even as attack vehicles in areas like Iraq and Afghanistan.
This contract follows a previous 2011 agreement for 26 Caravans destined for Afghanistan.

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The U.S. Air Force has agreed to buy four Cessna Caravans in a $12.4 million contract that further cements the 208’s reputation as a versatile and rugged multi-role aircraft.

The deal, which includes training for 16 pilots and 14 maintainers to be conducted at Cessna’s Wichita facilities, stems from the Special Defense Acquisition Fund, set up to allow for the transfer of aircraft and services to international allies.