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SkyCourier Flies

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Textron flew its new Cessna SkyCourier utility twin turboprop for 
the first time on Sunday and all went well according to the pilots. 
The high-wing hauler took off from Beech Field Airport with 
senior test pilot Corey Eckhart and chief test pilot Aaron Tobias 
up front and flew for two hours and 15 minutes. “We were very 
pleased with how the Cessna SkyCourier performed throughout 
its first flight,” Eckhart said. “It was particularly impressive to 
see how stable the aircraft handled on takeoff and landing. The 
Cessna SkyCourier already displays a high level of maturity in its 
flight characteristics, especially for a first flight. We were able to 
accomplish everything we wanted on this flight, and that’s an 
excellent start to the flight test program.”It’s powered by Pratt &
Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC engines and can be configured for 
19 passengers, 6,000 pounds of freight or a mix of both. It will 
cruise at 200 knots with a range of 900 nautical miles. “I’m proud 
of the way the team has persevered through disruptions caused 
by the COVID-19 global pandemic and remained focused on 
getting us to this point,” said Textron CEO Ron Draper. “The 
Cessna SkyCourier will be an excellent product in its segment due 
to its combination of cabin flexibility, payload capability, superior 
performance and low operating costs.”