Cessna Skyhawk

The US Civil Air Patrol (CAP) has placed an order with Textron’s subsidiary Cessna Aircraft to buy 21 Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft.

The CAP, which is a federally chartered non-profit organisation, operates a fleet of 550 aircraft that includes Skyhawks and Cessna Skylane 182 piston airliners, as well as 46 gliders.

Cessna Piston Aircraft senior vice-president Joe Hepburn said: "Few things are as fulfilling to all of us than our continued support of the CAP, our largest customer for single-engine piston aircraft.

"The men and women of the CAP are involved in search-and-rescue operations, disaster relief, flight training, youth development and in promoting aviation throughout the country."

"Flying high-wing aircraft is very helpful for CAP especially in conducting photo reconnaissance flights for emergency service providers in the aftermath of disasters."

Cessna plans to produce the Skyhawk 172 aircraft on order at its facility in Independence, Kansas.

The aircraft are expected to be delivered during the first half of 2015, and will replace the ageing aircraft in CAP’s fleet.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

The CAP Skyhawks will feature standard equipment, including Garmin G1000 avionics suite, and will be used for glider towing.

CAP COO Don Rowland said: "Flying high-wing aircraft is very helpful for CAP especially in conducting photo reconnaissance flights for emergency service providers in the aftermath of disasters, and the Skyhawk and Skylane are perfectly suited for our needs."

Cessna has so far delivered more than 48,000 Skyhawk aircraft, which is said to be the most popular aircraft model ever produced.

Designated as the Air Force auxiliary, CAP provides services such as search-and-rescue and disaster relief and consists of more than 58,000 volunteer members.

Image: CAP’s Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft are expected to be delivered throughout the first half of 2015. Photo: courtesy of Cessna Aircraft Company.