A great morning at Pacific Aerospace as Cresco 40 made its first flight. This is the first new Cresco in almost 20 years and will be going to long time Pacific Aerospace customer Rural Air Work Ltd from Hawke’s Bay where it will join a sister pink aircraft.

Changes on this aircraft from the earlier models include improved cockpit sealing and air conditioning, more use of P-750 components, a carbon fibre engine cowl, and an EFIS avionics fitout. Several other improvements are in development and will be rolled out on new aircraft and as retrofits to existing aircraft.

Pacific Aerospace is enjoying strong interest from operators so expect to see more new Crescos next year.