The Skylane JT-A, announced at EAA AirVenture 2012, uses the Safran SMA SR305-230 engine. Cessna plans to station up to six Skylane JT-A marketing demonstrators around the world and begin deliveries upon certification. The diesel Skylane has a range at max cruise speed of 1,025 nautical miles with a ceiling of 20,000 feet and a useful load estimated at 1,000 pounds.