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

21 October

ReleaseSafe Flight Instrument Corporation selected by Textron Aviation to provide Stall Warning/Angle of Attack System for the Cessna SkyCourier

18 June

ReleaseMeggitt PLC awarded multi-million dollar contract by Textron for the supply of fire protection systems

20 May

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier advances through development; prototype assembly underway

2018

17 October

ReleaseTextron Aviation selects UTC Aerospace Systems' Goodrich de-icing solution for Cessna SkyCourier

16 October

ReleaseTextron Aviation debuts new full-scale Cessna SkyCourier mockup

13 March

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

2017

28 November

ReleasePratt & Whitney Canada to power new twin-engine large-utility aircraft from Textron Aviation

28 November

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseCessna SkyCourier demand drives expansion of Textron Aviation flight test operations

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

ReleaseTextron Aviation celebrates 10 years of innovation and excellence at Interiors Manufacturing Facility

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

ReleaseTextron Aviation brings new upgrades to iconic piston product lineup

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

Textron rolls out first production SkyCourier