# Cessna SkyCourier regional deployments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cessna-skycourier-regional-deployments
> Updated: 2026-07-30T15:09:28.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 4.

Textron Aviation’s first SkyCourier entered service in the Philippines in early June 2026, followed by Azul Conecta’s purchase of two turboprops for Brazil’s northern network. In July, Azul Conecta won the Santa Catarina government’s VOA+ SC tender to operate scheduled passenger and cargo flights between Florianópolis and nine interior municipalities. The 12‑month contract includes a state subsidy of roughly R$ 22 million and requires a minimum of 1,920 flight hours per year, with operations slated to begin in November 2026. To meet the new routes, Azul announced a fleet‑modernisation plan that adds two 19‑passenger SkyCourier aircraft to its existing fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans, citing the model’s short‑runway capability and cost efficiency for serving smaller markets. The combined deliveries expand Azul’s short‑haul connectivity while reinforcing the SkyCourier’s role in regional logistics across Brazil.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: Azul Conecta awarded Santa Catarina regional flight contract

Azul Conecta won Santa Catarina’s VOA+SC regional flight bid, receiving R$22.56 million in state subsidies to operate routes from Florianópolis to several cities, with service set to start in November.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azul-conecta-awarded-santa-catarina-regional-flight-contract

### 2026-07-20: Azul Conecta secures Santa Catarina regional flight contract and orders new SkyCourier planes

Azul Conecta won Santa Catarina's regional flight tender, receiving up to R$22 million in subsidies, and will add two Cessna SkyCourier planes to its fleet, boosting service to nine interior cities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azul-conecta-secures-santa-catarina-regional-flight-contract-and-orders-new-skycourier-planes

### 2026-06-23: Azul adds Cessna SkyCourier, receives 48th Embraer 195‑E2 and restarts Parnaíba‑Confins flights

Azul adds Cessna SkyCourier turboprops, receives its 48th Embraer 195‑E2 and will restart Parnaíba‑Confins flights in November, expanding regional connectivity.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/azul-conecta-adds-cessna-skycourier-jets-to-boost-regional-service

### 2026-06-05: Cessna SkyCourier launches service in the Philippines

Textron Aviation’s Cessna SkyCourier began operations in the Philippines, delivering a 19‑passenger aircraft to LEASCOR that can switch between passenger and cargo roles, supporting domestic transport and物流.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cessna-skycourier-launches-service-in-the-philippines

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