Textron Aviation has delivered the first of two Cessna SkyCourier 408 turboprops to Air Marshall Islands, where the aircraft will be used to support passenger and cargo operations across the Pacific nation. The delivery follows a two-aircraft purchase agreement signed in November 2024, according to the manufacturer.
The high‑wing, twin‑engine turboprop has been configured for 19-seat passenger service but is equipped with a conversion kit that allows it to be reconfigured for freight missions. Air Marshall Islands plans to deploy the type on inter-island routes linking remote atolls, transporting passengers as well as essential goods such as food, mail, and medical supplies.
The SkyCourier is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A engines and was developed by Textron Aviation for regional passenger, cargo, and utility roles. The second SkyCourier ordered by Air Marshall Islands is expected to be delivered later this year, expanding the carrier’s ability to serve communities spread across dozens of islands in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.