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Textron Aviation deliver the family plane Cessna Caravan number 3000; a new Grand Caravan EX joins the airline's fleet blue connect on Brazil. Press Photo Textron
This aircraft represents turboprop number 3000 of the family Cessna Caravan delivered worldwide, reinforcing the Caravan as the world's most popular turboprop utility. blue connect transports travelers from smaller cities and remote locations throughout Brazil.
Textron Aviation employees and Azul Conecta representatives celebrated this important milestone with a special delivery ceremony at the Textron Aviation facility in Independence., Kansas.
Conceived as a rugged utility aircraft with low operating costs, the Caravan was designed for use in remote areas with extreme climate changes, hilly terrain and difficult landing conditions. The versatility of the aircraft made it famous 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 military, air ambulance operators, cargo carriers, corporations and humanitarian organizations.
Customers can choose from four Cessna Caravan aircraft models to best suit their mission: Caravan 208, Grand Caravan EX 208B, Caravan Amphibian y Grand Caravan EX Amphibian.
Cessna Caravan Program Milestones
- 1981 Cessna launched the Caravan program
- 1982 First flight of the Caravan prototype 208
- 1984 Caravan 208 received FAA type certification
- 1985 Cessna began deliveries of the Caravan 208
- 1985 Caravan 208 approved for amphibious floats
- 1986 Caravan 208B Super Cargomaster, stretched four feet in a transport specific configuration, received FAA type certification
- 1990 Delivery of the first production Grand Caravan 208B
- 1998 delivery of the caravan 208 production number 1000
- 1998 Cessna began deliveries of the new Caravan 208 standard, a caravan 208 which has a Pratt engine & Whitney Canada PT6A-114A with a power rating of 675 shaft horsepower
- 2002 Delivery of the Grand Caravan 208B number 1000
- 2005 Delivery of the Cessna 208 production number 1500
- 2008 Garmin G1000 becomes standard avionics equipment
- TKS ice protection offered 2008
- 2013 Cessna began deliveries of Grand Caravan EX 208B, with a Pratt & Whitney Motor Canada PT6A-140 rated with 867 shaft horsepower
- 2017 G1000 NXi becomes standard on Caravan and Grand Caravan EX
- 2022 Caravan 3000, a Grand Caravan EX is delivered to Azul Conecta
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