Hinterland Aviation Chooses Cessna Skycourier for Australia’s Regional Connectivity Boost.

Textron Aviation has revealed a purchase agreement for Australia’s inaugural  Cessna SkyCourier passenger variant with regional airline Hinterland Aviation. Anticipated for delivery in 2026, this addition to Hinterland’s fleet, known for its Cessna Grand Caravans, will enhance payload capacity and passenger seating. This expansion is poised to significantly impact remote communities, as well as bolster the tourism and business sectors in Queensland.

Textron Aviation Inc., a subsidiary of Textron Inc., proudly introduces the  Cessna SkyCourier, a revolutionary aircraft designed to elevate regional connectivity worldwide.

Lannie O’Bannion, Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Flight Operations, highlighted SkyCourier’s outstanding performance, making it an indispensable business tool globally. With its efficient loading, flying, unloading, and repeat capabilities, coupled with low operating costs and maximum cabin flexibility, the SkyCourier is a game-changer in regional connectivity.

This recent purchase agreement with Hinterland Aviation underscores the aircraft’s global appeal and Textron Aviation’s dedication to delivering innovative solutions to the aviation industry’s evolving needs.

The Cessna SkyCourier is meticulously crafted for unparalleled performance, unwavering reliability, and cost-effective maintenance. Its single-pilot operation and generous payload capacity make it the ultimate solution for air freight, passenger transport, and special missions. The aircraft’s adaptability allows seamless configuration adjustments to effectively complete any mission, ensuring a significant return on investment.

Andrew Clair, CEO of Hinterland Aviation, expressed excitement about the order, stating that the SkyCourier will be a valuable addition to their fleet. With room for 19 passengers and the capability to access remote runways, the SkyCourier aligns perfectly with Hinterland Aviation’s commitment to meeting clients’ individual needs. As the first airline customer in Australia to operate this aircraft, they anticipate the SkyCourier playing a pivotal role in growing their business.

About the Cessna SkyCourier

The Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine, high-wing turboprop offers a combination of performance and lower operating costs for air freight, commuter and special mission operators. It’s available in both freighter and passenger versions. The 19-passenger variant includes crew and passenger doors for smooth boarding, as well as large cabin windows for natural light and views. Both configurations offer single-point pressure refueling to enable faster turnarounds.

The freighter variant features a large door and a flat floor cabin that is sized to handle up to three LD3 shipping containers with an impressive 6,000 pounds of payload capability.

The aircraft is powered by two wing-mounted Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65SC turboprop engines and features the McCauley Propeller C779, a heavy-duty and reliable 110-inch aluminum four-blade propeller, which is full feathering with reversible pitch, designed to enhance the performance of the aircraft while hauling tremendous loads. The SkyCourier is operated with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and has a maximum cruise speed of more than 200 ktas. The SkyCourier has a 900 nautical-mile maximum range.

About Textron Aviation

We inspire the journey of flight. For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft, Cessna, and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to special mission, military trainer, and defense products, Textron Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service network, for affordable and flexible flight. For more information, visit www.txtav.com | www.defense.txtav.com | www.scorpionjet.com.

About Textron Inc.

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipstrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training. For more information, visit: www.textron.com

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