TEXTRON AVIATION’S Cessna 408 Skycourier took a break from its FAR Part 23 certification effort to make its first public appearance at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh at Wittman Regional Airport, Wisconsin.
The Pratt & Whitney PT6A-powered freighter, which made its initial flight on May 17, 2020, has been optimised for launch customer FedEx Express. Textron has also offered a passenger variant, which is capable of seating 19, as well as combi versions.