Paris, France, June 17, 2025 — Textron Aviation has announced at the Paris Air Show that Tassili Travail Aérien (TTA), a subsidiary of Algeria’s state-owned energy company Sonatrach, has signed a purchase agreement for two Cessna SkyCourier aircraft. This marks the first aero-medical SkyCourier order globally and the first SkyCourier to be operated in Africa.
Based in Algeria, TTA specializes in passenger transport, aero-medical evacuation, and other special mission services for the energy sector. The addition of the SkyCourier represents a major step forward in modernizing their fleet and expanding their medevac capabilities.
“The Cessna SkyCourier is built to handle tough missions, heavy payloads, and short or rugged runways,” said Bob Gibbs, Vice President of Special Mission Sales at Textron Aviation. “With TTA’s configuration including the Lifeport PLUS Powered Medevac System, the aircraft can quickly convert between cargo, passenger, and medevac missions.”
Deliveries are scheduled for 2026, with the aircraft to be based in Algiers and Hassi Messaoud. The SkyCourier’s multi-mission flexibility, reliability, and operational efficiency make it ideal for TTA’s diverse operations across challenging terrains.
Textron Aviation is recognized for delivering high-performance, cost-effective solutions for a range of government, military, and commercial special missions, including air ambulance, ISR, utility transport, training, aerial survey, and more.
About the Cessna SkyCourier
The Cessna SkyCourier is a twin-engine, high-wing turboprop available in freighter, passenger, or combi configurations. Designed for maximum utility, it can carry up to 19 passengers or three LD3 containers, with a payload of up to 6,000 pounds. It is equipped with Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65SC engines, McCauley 110-inch four-blade propellers, and Garmin G1000 NXi avionics. With a cruise speed over 200 ktas and a range of 900 nautical miles, the SkyCourier is a rugged, flexible platform ideal for global special mission needs.