Textron Aviation announced that Surf Air Mobility Inc. has confirmed its order and paid the deposit for the first 20 Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft to be purchased under its previously announced initial fleet order of up to 100 aircraft with options for 50 additional aircraft. Deliveries of the aircraft are expected to begin in the first half of 2024. The anticipated initial fleet delivery demonstrates progress in the exclusive relationship between the two companies supporting Surf Air Mobility's development of an electrified Cessna Grand Carav EX aircraft.

The Cessna Grand CaravanEX is designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Inc. company. Surf Air Mobility has announced its intention that the Cessna Grand Caravanex single-engine turboprops will be upgraded to Surf Air Mobility's proprietary electric or hybrid-electric powertrain technology. Surf Air Mobility is targeting FAA supplemental type certification in 2026.

The Cessna GrandCaravan EX was engineered for challenging missions, high payloads and short, rough runways.