Textron Aviation delivers first Cessna SkyCourier combi aircraft

Textron Aviation has delivered the first Cessna SkyCourier twin-engine utility turboprop equipped with a combi interior conversion option. ""The Cessna SkyCourier’s new Combi option demonstrates the aircraft’s ability to meet the versatile mission profiles of our customers around the world,"" said Textron Aviation senior vice president, sales and flight operations Lannie O'Bannion. The aircraft was delivered to Everts Air's 135 fleet. The Alaska-based operator serves passenger, cargo and charter needs across the US state. It also does cargo and on-demand charter operations throughout the Americas, as well as the Caribbean Islands. Its fleet includes a Cessna SkyCourier freighter variant and six Cessna Caravans. ""The SkyCourier Combi will allow us to be flexible and serve the unique needs of citizens in remote communities,"" Everts Air owner Robert Everts. ""Along with offering the reliability of a Cessna, the aircraft is highly adaptable and the ultimate solution for air freight and passenger support in Alaska."" The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) granted certification for the SkyCourier combi interior configuration in May 2024. The recently certified option adds more flexibility to the 19-seat passenger variant of the aircraft by allowing operators to modify the interior to accommodate passengers and cargo at the same time.