Cessna SkyCourier Twin Utility Turboprop earns FAA Type certification

The Federal Aviation Administration has granted type certification for the new twin-engine, large-utility turboprop Cessna SkyCourier, which is designed and produced by Textron Aviation. Using a clean-sheet design and advanced manufacturing processes, the high-wing aircraft’s production line is underway, and the first unit will soon enter the market with launch customer FedEx Express. “Achieving FAA certification for the Cessna SkyCourier demonstrates the expertise and hard work of our employees, as well as Textron Aviation’s continued investment in providing solutions for our customers,” said Ron Draper, president and CEO, Textron Aviation. “Our clean-sheet design brings to this segment what customers said