Textron Aviation delivers first Cessna SkyCourier to the Republic of the Marshall Islands

Textron Aviation announced on Friday that it has delivered its first Cessna SkyCourier to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI). The 19-passenger variant was delivered to AIR Marshall Islands Inc. (AMI), a commercially operated airline owned by RMI's government. It is equipped with the passenger-to-freighter conversion kit, allowing the aircraft to transition between full passenger and full cargo configurations. It is powered by two Pratt andamp; Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC turboprop engines and operates with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics. The turboprop has a maximum speed of over 200 ktas and a range greater than 900 nautical miles. "Built with customer needs and operational efficiency at the forefront, the Cessna SkyCourier provides a dependable platform to support consistent, day-to-day operations," said Juan Escalante, VP of SkyCourier sales. "The aircraft was designed for operators like AIR Marshall Islands who require adaptability and unparalleled performance across a wide variety of missions." RELATED STORIES: Textron Aviation announces In-Flight Operable Door for Cessna SkyCourier Heavy Hauler: Take a tour of the Cessna SkyCourier at Oshkosh Textron Aviation announces first aero-medical SkyCourier order RMI is made of multiple widely dispersed islands, so regional air service is essential for connecting those communities. Textron claims the SkyCourier's cabin configurations and runway performance will help AMI streamline inter-island services. To further expand its services, an additional SkyCourier is expected to deliver later this year. "The delivery of our Cessna SkyCourier represents a significant milestone for AIR Marshall Islands (AMI) and its mission to provide dependable air transportation across the Republic of the Marshall Islands," said Captain Albon Jelke, AMI general manager and CEO. "The SkyCourier's high payload capability and versatile design will allow AMI to transport both passengers and cargo more efficiently, including essential goods such as food, medical supplies, mail and other critical freight."