Meggitt Wins Work On Cessna Denali, SkyCourier

Meggitt has been awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to provide the fire-protection systems on Textron Aviation’s new Cessna Denali single-engine turboprop and 408 SkyCourier utility twin turboprop, the UK-based aircraft supplier announced today. “Meggitt has a longstanding relationship with Textron and we value the trust they have placed in us to deliver world-class fire-protection systems,” Meggitt Airframe Systems president Chris Allen said.

Deliveries of the fire-control systems are expected to begin later this year, according to Meggitt. A supplier to the aerospace, defense, and energy industries, Meggitt has expertise in advanced composites, avionics, and braking, engine, fuel and safety systems.

Both the Denali and SkyCourier are expected to make their first flights this year. FedEx is the SkyCourier’s launch customer with an order for up to 100 of the high-wing aircraft that the Wichita-based airframer announced in November 2017. FedEx officials said at the time of the announcement the SkyCourier would replace some of the Cessna Caravans and ATR turboprops in the package delivery company’s fleet.