Cape Air orders 8 Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprops

Cape Air ordered eight Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft for its Montana network, with deliveries and service entry planned from 2027. The deal is a reminder that business aviation factories also feed regional air service.

• 8 Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft ordered
• Deliveries planned to start in 2027
• Aircraft will support Cape Air’s Montana network
• Reported September 28, 2026
• Grand Caravan EX adds passenger, baggage and cargo capacity

Cape Air has ordered eight Cessna Grand Caravan EX turboprops for service in Montana, according to Aviation Week’s September business aviation briefs. Deliveries and entry into service are planned to begin in 2027.

The Grand Caravan EX is not a private jet, but it sits in the same general aviation ecosystem as business aircraft: single-engine turbine, short-field capable and widely used where airline economics are thin. Cape Air plans to use the aircraft to support passenger routes and add baggage and cargo room for eastern Montana communities.

The order matters because it shows why turboprops remain durable. They are slower than jets, but they can serve small airports with lower operating costs, which is often more important than speed on short regional routes.