Textron Aviation Enters Global Defense Market with Multirole Aircraft
Textron Aviation has announced that Belgium has selected the Cessna SkyCourier as its newest special mission aircraft, with an order for five multirole aircraft to support the nation’s Special Operations Forces. The SkyCourier will enable rapid movement of personnel and equipment, supporting logistics, medical evacuation, and crisis response operations. Deliveries are expected throughout 2027, followed by in-country military modifications prior to the final aircraft transfer. This development was first reported by Cessna, a Textron Aviation company.