News archive: Cessna 208 Caravan | Airframer

The company says that it is validating takeoff to touchdown advanced automation, which for pilots, represents a system that is truly 'set it and forget it.'

22 July

ReleaseCessna Caravan flight deck to feature cockpit advancements, enhancing flight experience for pilots

17 July

ReleaseDovetail Electric Aviation showcases revolutionary hydrogen-electric powerplant prototype in Spain

13 June

ReleaseMerlin signs agreement for strategic acquisition of EpiSci

26 July

Caravans to feature latest Garmin flight deck

Equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, Caravans will have an array of new features and technology including the GDL 60 datalink, the GTX 345DR diversity transponder and the GI 275 electronic standby.

31 May

Natilus currently has more than $6.8 billion in order commitments, and 460+ aircraft in pre-orders.

Natilus selects ZeroAvia hydrogen-electric engine

The company is now working on construction of a full-scale Kona autonomous blended-wing body (BWB) cargo aircraft technology demonstrator, which will have a wingspan of 85 feet.

17 February

ReleaseReliable Robotics accelerates aviation innovation with new research, development and manufacturing expansion in Silicon Valley

19 January

Textron Aviation employees celebrate the delivery of the 3,000th Cessna Caravan family aircraft. (Photo: Business Wire)

Textron delivers 3,000th Caravan turboprop

The Caravan program was launched in 1981, and was certificated in 1984. Over forty years of product evolution it has become one of the most widely used aircraft types throughout the world.

27 July

The Eco Caravan will retain the payload capabilities of the Grand Caravan, carrying up to 11 passengers or 2,500 pounds of cargo. Range improves to 1,100 nautical miles.

RED engine selected for Ampaire's Eco Caravan

Ampaire conducted the first Eco Caravan hybrid powertrain ground runs in April, with plans to fly the aircraft in the second half of the year. The target for STC approval is 2024.

18 May

ReleaseSurf Air Mobility enters into exclusive agreements with AeroTEC and magniX to accelerate development of electrified commercial aircraft

25 April

ReleaseReliable Robotics awarded U.S. Air Force contract to advance aircraft autonomy

22 April

ReleaseAmpaire powers up hybrid-electric Eco Caravan

4 April

ReleaseTextron Aviation brings new upgrades to iconic piston product lineup

12 October

ReleaseXwing signs agreement with Textron Aviation to aid in development of autonomous flight

21 July

Rendering of the Surf Air Mobility electrified Cessna Grand Caravan aircraft planned for availability in 2024.

Textron customer will electrify up to 150 Grand Caravans

Subject to finance, Surf Air Mobility will buy up to 150 Cessna Grand Caravans and convert them to hybrid electric power. Textron will market the concept for new deliveries and after-market conversions.

24 March

A Cessna 208 Caravan remotely piloted from a control centre over 50 miles away.

Daedalean brings machine learning to Reliable Robotics avionics

Reliable Robotics has a system for remote piloted operations with immediate applications for cargo operators. Now a new partnership team has developed advanced machine learning that can increase onboard autonomy.

28 August

The Reliable Robotics Cessna Caravan at San Martin Airport in California.

Reliable Robotics claims giant leap for automation

A completely automatic take-off and landing with a Cessna 172 and automated landing of a Caravan have seen Reliable Robotics take important steps towards delivering autonomous capability.

20 August

ReleaseXwing debuts world's first fully autonomous air cargo flight

7 June

The all-electric Cessna Grand Caravan 208B made is first flight on 28 May 2020.

All-electric Grand Caravan makes first flight

Watched via streaming video all over the world, the Cessna workhorse continues to navigate the uncharted waters of certification and testing. First flight is a significant step on the way.

21 May

ReleasemagniX and AeroTEC to fly all-electric eCaravan on May 28

19 June

ReleaseAeroTEC to flight test MagniX all-electric propulsion system

13 December

ReleaseTextron Aviation enhances Cessna Caravan and Grand Caravan EX turboprops with new flight deck features

24 July

ReleaseTextron Aviation enhances proven Cessna Caravan platform with next-generation Garmin G1000 NXi avionics

11 July

ReleaseCessna bolsters Grand Caravan EX versatility with hard point provisions

20 July

ReleaseTextron Aviation selects McCauley propellers for Cessna Grand Caravan EX, Cessna TTx and Beechcraft Baron

21 April

ReleaseCessna marks 30th anniversary of Caravan utility aircraft

21 April

ReleaseCessna unveils new standard production interiors for Caravan series

15 April

ReleaseCessna Grand Caravan EX earns EASA certification for 14-place configuration

20 May

ReleaseCessna receives EASA certification for Grand Caravan EX

11 January

ReleaseCessna Grand Caravan EX earns Type Certification, performance tops initial projections

27 November

ReleaseCessna and CAIGA sign contract for joint venture to assemble and sell utility turboprops in China

23 July

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseReliable Robotics advances safety-critical datalinks for uncrewed aircraft systems

ReleaseMerlin and Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. IV announce closing of business combination

ReleaseZeroAvia receives Design Organisation Approval from UK CAA

ReleaseMerlin achieves Stage of Involvement (SOI) 2 milestone with Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand, advancing path to certification

ReleaseMerlin establishes Hanscom Field as new flight test hub to advance AI in aviation

ReleaseUnited States Air Force signs purchase agreement with Reliable Robotics

ReleaseZeroAvia receives signed P-1 issue paper from Federal Aviation Administration for 600kW electric propulsion system

ReleaseCessna Grand Caravan EX to feature new executive interior options, expanding opportunities for elevated missions

ReleaseHartzell and Dovetail Electric Aviation collaborate to power the future of zero emission regional flight

ReleaseMerlin progresses flight test campaign of certification-ready aircraft

ReleaseMerlin continues certification-ready flight test operations at Quonset State Airport

ReleaseGogo confirms outstanding Plane Simple ESA flight test campaign

ReleaseAlbers Aerospace launches Tactical Aircraft Solutions (TAS) business division

ReleaseZeroAvia awarded U.S. Air Force grant for an autonomous hydrogen-electric aircraft

ReleaseZeroAvia invited to join second round of UK CAA’s Hydrogen Sandbox Challenge

ReleaseZeroAvia receives FAA G-1 for 600kW electric propulsion system

ReleaseReliable Robotics receives contract to advance Detect and Avoid technology