Textron Aviation and PT Smart Aviation (PT Smart) have signed a purchase agreement for the first Cessna SkyCourier order in Indonesia. The agreement includes a SkyCourier passenger variant and four Cessna Grand Caravan EXs with deliveries expected to begin in 2026.
The agreement was signed at the Textron Aviation display at the Singapore Airshow in the Changi Exhibition Centre. With this order, PT Smart Aviation will expand its business and its capabilities in weather modification, cargo and passenger flights.
For PT Smart, these additional aircraft will strengthen its current fixed-wing fleet, totalling 23 units. PT Smart is strategically bolstering its aviation capabilities to support operational activities in remote areas across Indonesia. This move not only aligns with PT Smart's commitment to aiding the nation's operations but also signifies a leap towards advancing aviation capabilities in Indonesia.
The Cessna SkyCourier 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 both freighter and passenger versions. The 19-passenger variant includes crew and passenger doors for smooth boarding, as well as large cabin windows for natural light and improved views. Both configurations offer single-point pressure refueling to enable faster turnarounds. The freighter variant features a large door and a flat floor cabin that is sized to handle up to three LD3 shipping containers with an impressive 6,000 pounds of payload capability.
The aircraft is powered by two wing-mounted Pratt & Whitney 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 SkyCourier is operated with Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and has a maximum cruise speed of more than 200 ktas, with a 900 nautical-mile maximum range.
