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The Cessna 408 SkyCourier is a twin-engine utility aircraft designed and developed by Cessna, a Textron Aviation company. The aircraft was announced in November 2017 and performed its first flight in May 2020. Following a comprehensive flight test campaign, the type received its Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification in March 2022.
FedEx Express, the world’s largest cargo operator by fleet size and freight tons flown, ordered 50 Cessna 408 SkyCouriers in 2017. The delivery of the first production model to FedEx commenced in May 2022. As of 2024, Textron Aviation has delivered over 35 examples of its largest aircraft.
The SkyCourier boasts various applications as a high-wing monoplane capable of carrying three LD3 load containers with a maximum range of 920 NM (1,700 km). The freighter version features a large cargo door and flat floor for easy loading and maneuvering of cargo containers.
