The Cessna SkyCourier now stands ready to enter passenger service with its first airline customer. [Courtesy: Textron Aviation]
Key Takeaways:
The Cessna SkyCourier has officially entered passenger service with its first delivery to Lana'i Air in Hawaii, which will operate it on interisland routes after its initial use as a cargo aircraft for FedEx.
This twin turboprop is lauded for its versatility, featuring cabin flexibility, strong payload capability, performance, and low operating costs.
The passenger configuration accommodates up to 19 seats, suitable for short-haul missions with a 900-nm range and 200 kts cruise speed, and can be easily converted to a cargo-only setup.
With six Cessna SkyCouriers delivered in 2022, flying for launch customer FedEx, the model has yet to enter passenger service—but that’s about to change.
Textron Aviation has delivered the first of its twin turboprop SkyCouriers to Western Air—doing business as Lana’i Air in Hawaii—which plans to operate the model on its interisland routes connecting Oahu to resorts on Lana’i.
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