The Coolest Cargo Planes in the World
| November 19, 2018
Cessna 408 SkyCourier
Launched in November of 2017, the Textron Aviation’s Cessna 408 SkyCourier is set to do much of the heavy lifting for FedEx Express beginning in 2020. In conjunction with the plane’s unveiling, FedEx placed an order for 50 units with an option for 50 more.
The large-utility aircraft boasts accommodation for 19-passengers and a payload of roughly 6,000 pounds. Although it’s not as large as some of the other cargo planes loading up, it’s partnership with premier shipping company FedEx is incredibly important. It’s safe to say that come 2020, the Cessna SkyCourier’s success will have a fairly large impact on your modern life.
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