Textron Aviation has delivered a Cessna Grand Caravan EX to Brazilian aviation company Azul Conecta, a subsidiary of Azul Airlines based at Jundiai Airport in São Paulo. This aircraft represents the 3,000th Cessna Caravan-family turboprop delivered worldwide. Azul Conecta transports travellers from smaller cities and remote locations throughout Brazil.
Conceived as a rugged utility aircraft with low operating costs, the Caravan was designed for use in remote areas with extreme weather changes, mountainous terrain and rough landing conditions. The aircraft’s versatility is renowned in all corners of the world and the Caravan continues to see wide use in global markets by a variety of customers, including government agencies, law enforcement and militaries, air ambulance operators, freight haulers, corporations and humanitarian organisations.