The first Cessna SkyCourier twin-turboprop has been delivered to the Canadian launch operator, Air Bravo Corporation, following certification by Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA).
On February 3, 2025, Textron Aviation, which owns the Cessna brand, confirmed that a freighter variant of the Cessna SkyCourier been handed over to Air Bravo and will be deployed for cargo transportation.
“The SkyCourier is a versatile aircraft, with cabin flexibility, high payload capability and performance and low operating costs. It has quickly proven to be an excellent choice for a wide range of missions,” said Lannie O’Bannion, Senior Vice President, Global Sales and Flight Operations, Textron Aviation. “We look forward to seeing Air Bravo utilize the aircraft to support and enhance their business operations.”
Founded in 2021, Air Bravo is a passenger, cargo and air ambulance flight service company based in Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Barrie and Meaford, Ontario and provides services to nearly any airstrip in North America.
“We’re proud to be the first SkyCourier customer in Canada, and this aircraft is a perfect fit for supporting the cargo side of our business,” said Rick Horwath, President and CEO, Air Bravo. “The aircraft has a roomy cockpit, it’s easy to fly and the avionics are user friendly. We look forward to putting it to use.”
The Cessna SkyCourier 408 was certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in 2022, with logistics specialist FedEx selected as the launch customer.
On May 10, 2024, Textron announced that a combi cargo/passenger Cessna SkyCourier had received approval from the FAA.
The freighter variant delivered to Air Bravo is sized to handle up to three LD3 shipping containers with a 6,000 pounds of payload capability.
The SkyCourier is powered by two wing-mounted Pratt & Whitney PT6A-65SC turboprop engines and features the McCauley Propeller C779, a 110-inch aluminum four-blade propeller.
