Textron Aviation will present the Cessna SkyCourier at FIDAE 2026 in Santiago, marking the aircraft’s debut at the Latin American aerospace exhibition.
AIRCRAFT DISPLAY AT FIDAE 2026
The event, scheduled to take place from 7 to 9 April 2026, will include the SkyCourier in passenger configuration on static display.
Textron Aviation will also exhibit a Beechcraft King Air 360CER configured for special mission operations.
FOCUS ON SPECIAL MISSION APPLICATIONS
The King Air 360CER on display is equipped with extended-range fuel tanks and provisions for sensor integration, supporting roles such as surveillance, air ambulance, and utility operations.
The aircraft also includes structural provisions for mission-specific equipment and cargo handling.
SKYCOURIER CONFIGURATION AND CAPABILITY
The Cessna SkyCourier is a twin-engine turboprop designed for freight, commuter, and utility operations.
The freighter variant is capable of carrying up to three LD3 containers, while the passenger configuration accommodates up to 19 occupants.
The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-series engines and is equipped with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics.
REGIONAL CONTEXT
Latin America represents an established market for turboprop aircraft, with a large installed base of Beechcraft and Cessna platforms supporting commercial and special mission operations.
The FIDAE appearance provides an opportunity to position these aircraft within that operating environment.
SOURCE AND IMAGE: TEXTRON AVIATION
