New enhancements unveiled for Caravans

WICHITA, Kansas — Textron Aviation has unveiled enhancements to the Cessna Caravan and Cessna Grand Caravan EX utility turboprop aircraft.

“A brighter, modernized flight deck with new backlit panels, along with other amenities designed to elevate the pilot experience, are the direct result of continuous conversations with customers,” company officials said.

One of the most notable changes are the new black cockpit panels, company officials said.

The Caravan will also have Electroluminescent Lighting panels to match current Grand Caravan EX models, providing additional backlight for greater visibility in dimly lit environments, officials added.

Other enhancements include:

• A wider cockpit boarding ladder for easier access to the captain’s side of the aircraft
• Four circular, adjustable air nozzles to replace the previous two rectangular cockpit air vents
• Two USB-C charging ports to replace the 12V power adapter on the lower center pedestal of the cockpit
• Two USB-C charging ports on the right-hand subpanel for the copilot
• Standard power headset jacks (LEMO plugs) alongside the existing General Aviation plugs, offering greater flexibility in powering active noise cancelling headsets
• Headset hooks underneath the cockpit glareshield

The enhancements, which are expected to be available in 2025, will be standard on all new Caravan and Grand Caravan EX aircraft.

More than 3,000 Caravans have been delivered around the world, according to Textron Aviation officials.

For more information: TxtAv.com