Santiago, Chile

Cessna SkyCourier to make show debut at FIDAE 2026

Textron Aviation will return to FIDAE 2026, taking place April 7th–9th in Santiago, Chile, with a strong showing of its special mission platforms.

Debuting at the show will be the Cessna SkyCourier turboprop in passenger configuration.

The SkyCourier's presence has steadily expanded across the world, with announcements in the last year including the first deliveries to Canada and Mexico, as well as the first order from Mongolia. These milestones demonstrate the aircraft’s adaptability and the rising need for versatile utility platforms across regions and mission sets.

The twin-engine, high-wing turboprop offers a combination of performance and lower operating costs for air freight, commuter and special mission operators.

The freighter variant is sized to handle up to three LD3 shipping containers with an impressive 6,000-pound payload capability. The 19-passenger variant includes crew and passenger doors for smooth boarding, as well as large cabin windows for natural light and views. Both variants offer single-point pressure refueling to enable faster turnarounds.

The SkyCourier is powered by two wing-mounted Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC turboprop engines and features the McCauley Propeller C779, a heavy-duty and reliable 110-inch aluminum four-blade propeller, which is full feathering with reversible pitch, designed to enhance the performance of the aircraft while hauling tremendous loads. The aircraft is operated with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and has a maximum cruise speed of more than 200 KTAS and a 900 nautical-mile maximum range.

Latin America is home to nearly 7,000 Beechcraft and Cessna turbine powered aircraft.