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The Cessna 208 Caravan is a high wing, braced cabin monoplane, powered by a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop in tractor configuration. It has a fixed tricycle landing gear but can also be fitted with floats and skis, and can be operated for skydiving with the left side cargo hatch converted to a roll up door.
Designed in the early 1980s, the prototype took its first flight on 9 December, 1982 and FAA certification was granted in October 1984. The amphibious version, with Wipline Model 8000 floats, was type approved on 26 March, 1986.
The first 208 Caravan was produced in 1985. It had a PT6A-114 turboprop engine and seating for up to nine passengers. It was replaced in 1990 by the 208B Caravan 675, a higher powered aircraft thanks to the 675 shp PT6A-114A engine.
The 208A Cargomaster and the stretched 208B Super Cargomaster were designed for US freight company FedEx. The Super Cargomaster was certified on 9 October, 1986 and first flew in 1986. It features a greater payload capacity, including an under fuselage cargo pannier, and no cabin windows.
The 208B Grand Caravan first flew in 1990 and is a stretched variant powered by the same PT6A-114A engines. The 11 seater aircraft was certified on 13 December, 1989
December 2012 saw the FAA grant certification for the upgraded 208B Grand Caravan EX with its more powerful 867 shp engine.
On 28 May, 2020 an all electric powered Cessna 208B Grand Caravan made its maiden flight from Moses Lake runway in Washington, US. Power was generated by a 750 hp Magnix Magni500.
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| January 8, 2024 | Kenyan Caravan operators source electric powertrains |
| December 11, 2023 | Reliable Robotics flies Caravan with no one onboard |
| November 30, 2023 | Azul Conecta to incorporate electric powertrains into Caravans |
| October 16, 2023 | Blackhawk celebrates 150 Caravan engine upgrades |
| October 16, 2023 | Red Sea Global launches Saudi Arabia’s first seaplane company |
| October 9, 2023 | Amphibious operator signs zero-emissions partnership with Monte |
| September 28, 2023 | Surf Air lines up first 20 of large Grand Caravan EX order |
| September 16, 2023 | Second aircraft increases Air Serv’s humanitarian support in South Sudan |
| August 21, 2023 | Caravan aerodynamics improved with Raisbeck dual aft body strakes |
| August 4, 2023 | Wipaire and Hartzell eagerly await FAA Yukon approval |
| August 4, 2023 | Latest Garmin avionics will be fitted to 2024 Caravan |
| July 31, 2023 | Contracts aplenty for California's CNC Technologies |
| July 1, 2023 | Azul and Reliable Robotics roll out automation in Brazil |
| June 30, 2023 | Yurok Tribe acquires aerial survey and mapping missions capability |
| June 26, 2023 | ZeroAvia finalises engine purchase agreement with Monte |
| May 19, 2023 | Rock to provide a solid sales base for Raisbeck |
| March 24, 2023 | Cargo pod change on Cessna 208B gains FAA tick |
| February 1, 2023 | Ampaire to supply eco upgrade kits to Brazilian airline |
| January 16, 2023 | Grand Caravan Ex joins Azul Conecta fleet in Brazil |
| December 28, 2022 | Fledgling operator selects Cessnas for Mexico |
| December 15, 2022 | NASA awards Ampaire for hybrid powerplant research |
| December 1, 2022 | $9m ARPA-E award will help Ampaire SCALEUP |
| November 22, 2022 | Ampaire flies first hybrid-electric regional aircraft |
| October 31, 2022 | Monte places 50 hybrid-electric Caravan order with Ampaire |
| October 25, 2022 | Aerodynamic upgrades and maintenance support grow Ampaire stable |
| October 24, 2022 | Cessna Caravan will join Florida's FWC aviation unit |
| October 20, 2022 | Dovetail commuter conversion to be powered by Mobius |
| October 18, 2022 | Pro Star delivers fifth special mission Caravan |
| October 17, 2022 | ZeroAvia develops powertrain for Grand Caravan |
| October 13, 2022 | Financing sets SAM on course for hybrid fleet development |
| September 21, 2022 | EP Systems will supply batteries for Ampaire's Eco Caravan |
| September 19, 2022 | Improved pod design boosts Caravan cargo efficiency |
| September 12, 2022 | Astral's sub-Saharan cargo delivery gets Reliable boost |
| September 4, 2022 | Worthington introduces Flex LT utility seats for Caravans on a mission |
| August 29, 2022 | Reliable Robotics achieves certification milestone as FAA accepts its G-1 issue paper |
| August 18, 2022 | Maya Island Air to retrofit with zero emission propulsion |
| August 16, 2022 | Uganda welcomes Caravan simulator training addition |
| August 2, 2022 | Monte to finance fleet propulsion conversions |
| August 2, 2022 | CNC completes law enforcement Caravan deliveries |
| August 1, 2022 | ZeroAvia will develop green transport for Red Sea tourism |
| July 28, 2022 | Ampaire EEL flies longest hybrid-electric mission |
| July 23, 2022 | WingTips places landmark order for Eco Caravans |
| July 4, 2022 | Grand Caravan will strengthen M&N’s relief and passenger offering |
| June 16, 2022 | Powertrain deal brings H-electric thrust to Monte turboprop lease offer |
| June 13, 2022 | Wipaire engages Premiair as international installer |
| May 25, 2022 | Surf Air makes moves in hybrid-electric commercialisation |
| April 28, 2022 | Ampaire powers up hybrid electric Caravan |
| April 11, 2022 | FAA approves Raisbeck STC for EPIC Caravan drag reduction |
| March 21, 2022 | Texas gains high-tech Caravan for law enforcement |
| February 1, 2022 | ACS takes Christmas to Kowanyama |
| January 10, 2022 | Aztec Airways expands fleet, again |
| January 9, 2022 | Avcon Caravan sensor platform gains FAA STC approval |
| December 16, 2021 | PWI receives FAA PMA certification for LED ice light |
| November 18, 2021 | Flapper charges ahead to electrify Brazilian Caravans |
| October 22, 2021 | Xwing signs up with Textron to push autonomous flight forward |
| October 13, 2021 | PC-12 now covered by Blackhawk upgrade STC |
| October 13, 2021 | PWI brings LED to a host of business twins |
| October 11, 2021 | Redding turns to Raisbeck for EPIC Caravans |
| October 1, 2021 | Caravan EX addition increases Azul Conecta's fleet |
| July 23, 2021 | Surf Air sides with Textron to ride the electric wave |
| June 21, 2021 | Caravan drag reduction system advances towards certification |
| June 2, 2021 | MagniX EPUs to power Lima's Blade-branded Caravans |
| May 21, 2021 | Supervan customers can choose composite or aluminium props |
| May 3, 2021 | Textron rewards two decades of Leggat service with ASR |
| March 1, 2021 | GAMA's annual report reveals which types are on top |
| January 28, 2021 | Sundt stays afloat by working on amphibious Caravan |
| January 18, 2021 | Coco pledges to revitalise tourism in the Bahamas |
| December 14, 2020 | Innovators put heads together for electric Caravan |
| September 12, 2020 | Reliable Robotics debuts dependable autonomous aircraft |
| September 8, 2020 | Textron aircraft owners can take advantage of SAF |
| August 24, 2020 | Xwing comes to the fore with autonomous Grand Caravan |
| August 16, 2020 | Two Grand Caravan EX set to serve in Rwanda |
| June 2, 2020 | magniX and AeroTEC give flight to green eCaravan |
| May 1, 2020 | Tony Kunde joins Soljets sales |
| April 12, 2020 | Air Serv brings humanitarian Caravan to Bangui |
| March 23, 2020 | IAS expands capability with second Grand Caravan |
| March 12, 2020 | magniX earmarked as innovation leader by Fast Company |
| November 5, 2019 | Cape Air opts for StandardAero Caravan support |
| October 7, 2019 | South Aero adds Cessna's 500th Grand Caravan EX |
| September 21, 2019 | Textron to be a service fulfiller in Manila |
| August 23, 2019 | Air Serv continues Sudanese relief efforts |
| July 30, 2019 | Blackhawk signs long-term PT6A supply agreement |
| July 29, 2019 | Caravan rigging videos filmed by Tropic Air |
| June 29, 2019 | TXi turbine monitoring and analysis extends to SETs |
| June 24, 2019 | Retrofit pioneers plan all-electric Caravan |
| June 1, 2019 | Air Serv maintains relief efforts in Mozambique |
| April 2, 2019 | MAF is on a mission in Mozambique |
| January 21, 2019 | Air Serv brings in further Caravan to support South Sudan humanitarian efforts |
| January 21, 2019 | Aviofun clients will have fun with incoming Caravan |
| December 17, 2018 | Caravans to feature enhanced flight deck capabilities |
| November 19, 2018 | MT-Propeller receives STC for five-blades on Cessna 208s |
| November 16, 2018 | Garmin GFC 600 autopilot approved for cargo Caravans |
| October 16, 2018 | Simulator options added for Blackhawk-upgraded aircraft |
| September 27, 2018 | Grand Caravan ushers in safari flights for Aquarius Aviation |
| September 3, 2018 | Air Serv continues Ebola fightback in perilous DRC |
| August 28, 2018 | Latest quiet props certified for Caravans in Brazil |
| July 12, 2018 | Bavaria's newest charter business aims to carry cruise ship customers by Caravan |
| July 6, 2018 | Air Serv comes to the aid of Sudanese drought and conflict victims |
| May 31, 2018 | Air Serv responds to Ebola crisis with Caravan loan |
| May 3, 2018 | Skydive ENPC first to receive XP140 upgrade |
| March 29, 2018 | Parachute school increases ceiling with XP140 Caravan |
| March 8, 2018 | Waves completes first French flight from Guernsey |
| February 8, 2018 | Waves' TCO approval enables UK and Europe charter |
| November 17, 2017 | Mack Air takes ten Caravans for services to Botswana safari lodges |
| August 16, 2017 | Air Serv relocates Caravan to aid DRC crisis |
| August 1, 2017 | Owner/pilots: flying your own aircraft is good for the soul |
| August 1, 2017 | Blackhawk upgrade enables longer range Caravan safaris |
| June 22, 2017 | UAG boosts activities at remote African airfields |
| May 25, 2017 | Waves Technologies selects Grand Caravan EX for Channel isles air taxi |
| May 4, 2017 | Abyssinian takes sixth Caravan |
| March 8, 2017 | GAMA hails commercial SET-IMC ops rules in Europe |
| December 1, 2016 | Airkenya Express is first to receive overhauled PT6A-140 |
| April 5, 2016 | Single engine IFR ops to be shot in the arm for the industry, says BBGA panel |
| March 8, 2016 | Upgrade reduces strain on Fly Safari Caravans |
| March 8, 2016 | APA enhances skydiving with upgrade |
| February 4, 2016 | ExecuJet furthers expansion in Africa by adding CL850 and Supervan |
| October 21, 2015 | 'Out with the old' as Tanzanair rejuvenates Caravan fleet |
| August 5, 2015 | Textron selects McCauley for Grand Caravan EX and Baron props |
| August 4, 2015 | Cessna Caravan receives cockpit upgrade from MC2 |
| April 3, 2014 | Me & my aircraft; Single engine turboprops: SETs are safe, versatile and economically viable: time for full scale commercial acceptance? |
| November 7, 2013 | Pilot recreates historic flight with Phoenix on her tail |
| June 11, 2013 | Modified Caravan takes the heat of Dubai in its stride |
| May 13, 2013 | DAC Aviation's six new Caravans will go 'where few others dare' |
| April 17, 2013 | Oil find prompts Phoenix to add Caravans |
| November 13, 2012 | Ross Group brings Blackhawk for the Caravan to Kenya |
| August 2, 2012 | Turboprop operator grows into specialist leasing |
| June 11, 2012 | Ferry experts sign up for Caravan engine upgrade |
| March 12, 2012 | Me & My Aircraft: Single turbines score highly for reliability and value with owners throughout Europe |
| September 1, 2011 | Seawings flies Caravan tours over Venice |
| August 3, 2011 | Caravans in demand in Italy |
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