The Airframer Bulletin

Production of the SkyCourier incorporates monolithic machining throughout the airframe. With this technique, major assemblies are milled from a single piece of metal rather than assembled from smaller pieces.

2021

25 March

ReleaseMomentum builds for Cessna SkyCourier program as certification flight test beings

2020

29 September

ReleaseThird Cessna SkyCourier test aircraft joins flight test program

13 August

Second SkyCourier joins flight test program

Aircraft systems like avionics, environmental control and anti-icing will all come under the spotlight now that a second aircraft has joined Cessna's SkyCourier flight test program. The first has notched up 38 flights.

23 March

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier takes next step toward first flight with ground engine tests

2019

19 December

ReleaseTextron Aviation marks successful wing and fuselage mate of the first Cessna SkyCourier aircraft; begins next phase in development

20 May

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier strengthens mission versatility with new In‑Flight Operable Door option

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier achieves Canada Type Certification, bringing operational support to remote regions of North America

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier global status enhanced with type certification in the Philippines

ReleaseTextron Aviation adds to growing list of options for Cessna SkyCourier with introduction of new gravel kit

ReleaseThe next big thing in flight has arrived – Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop earns FAA type certification

Textron rolls out first production SkyCourier

ReleaseMomentum builds for Cessna SkyCourier program as certification flight test beings

ReleaseThird Cessna SkyCourier test aircraft joins flight test program

Second SkyCourier joins flight test program

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier takes next step toward first flight with ground engine tests

ReleaseTextron Aviation marks successful wing and fuselage mate of the first Cessna SkyCourier aircraft; begins next phase in development

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier advances through development; prototype assembly underway

ReleaseTextron Aviation debuts new full-scale Cessna SkyCourier mockup

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier completes initial wind tunnel testing, final design takes shape

ReleaseTextron Aviation unveils new large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier strengthens mission versatility with new In‑Flight Operable Door option

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier achieves Canada Type Certification, bringing operational support to remote regions of North America

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier global status enhanced with type certification in the Philippines

ReleaseTextron Aviation adds to growing list of options for Cessna SkyCourier with introduction of new gravel kit

ReleaseThe next big thing in flight has arrived &ndash; Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop earns FAA type certification

Textron rolls out first production SkyCourier

ReleaseMomentum builds for Cessna SkyCourier program as certification flight test beings

ReleaseThird Cessna SkyCourier test aircraft joins flight test program

Second SkyCourier joins flight test program

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier takes next step toward first flight with ground engine tests

ReleaseTextron Aviation marks successful wing and fuselage mate of the first Cessna SkyCourier aircraft; begins next phase in development

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier advances through development; prototype assembly underway

ReleaseTextron Aviation debuts new full-scale Cessna SkyCourier mockup

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier completes initial wind tunnel testing, final design takes shape

ReleaseTextron Aviation unveils new large-utility turboprop, the Cessna SkyCourier

ReleaseThe next big thing in flight has arrived – Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop earns FAA type certification