Air Marshall Islands has signed a purchase agreement with Textron Aviation for two Cessna SkyCourier turboprops, which will be configured for passengers transport.

“We are thrilled to add the Cessna SkyCourier to our fleet,” says Captain Albon Jelke, general manager and CEO of Air Marshall Islands. “This exciting development is a major milestone in our efforts to modernise our aircraft, allowing us to provide more reliable and efficient flights across the Marshall Islands. Our new SkyCouriers are perfectly designed to reach the remote atolls and islands, ensuring that essential air services are accessible to both our local communities and visitors.”

“The Cessna SkyCourier is an excellent choice to support the mission of Air Marshall Islands,” adds Lannie O’Bannion, senior vice president, global sales and flight operations, Textron Aviation. “With its low operating costs and maximum cabin flexibility, the SkyCourier is a real game-changer in regional connectivity. This order is an excellent example of the SkyCourier’s unmatched capabilities for a variety of mission profiles and also highlights Textron Aviation’s commitment to delivering innovative solutions to meet the evolving needs of the aviation industry.”

Air Marshall Islands is a commercially operated airline owned by the Government of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. It is based in Majuro, the capital city of the country in the South Pacific.

The Cessna SkyCourier is designed to deliver unparalleled performance, reliability and cost-effective maintenance. With the ability to be operated by a single pilot and a generous payload capacity, the SkyCourier is suitable for air freight, passenger and special mission needs. The aircraft is highly adaptable with configurations to effectively complete any mission, ensuring a significant return on investment.

The twin engine, high wing turboprop offers a combination of performance and lower operating costs for air freight, commuter and special mission operators. It is available in freighter and passenger variants, as well with a Combi configuration or gravel kit for maximum flexibility.

Powered by two wing-mounted Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC turboprop engines, the aircraft features the McCauley Propeller C779, a heavy-duty and reliable 110-inch aluminium four-blade propeller, which is full feathering with reversible pitchs. The SkyCourier is operated with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and has a maximum cruise speed of more than 200kts and a 900nm maximum range.