Cessna’s European Caravan fleet will experience significant growth in 2005, the company has claimed. By the summer, it will deliver 10 new Caravans to operators in Spain, Finland, Poland and Russia.

Approximately 60 Caravans currently operate in Europe and in May, Cessna delivered the first of seven Super Cargomasters to a new cargo company in Spain – the remainder will arrive in July

and August.

In June, Oulun Tilauslento in Finland will receive a Grand Caravan, to replace the operator’s legacy piston aircraft.

Cessna has also received orders from customers throughout Europe for its newest mid-size business jet, the Sovereign. The company delivered its first EASA-registered Citation Sovereign to Austria’s Jet Alliance in April.

Several more aircraft are scheduled for delivery to the Middle East and Africa. The Sovereign has a 459 knot cruise speed, 2,881nm still-air range and will accommodate up to 12 passengers and two crew members. The aircraft received EASA certification in April.