Kenn Borek Air, the Canadian carrier renowned for its polar and remote operations, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of a De Havilland Canada DHC6-300 Twin Otter, identified by manufacturer serial number 735. The aircraft is equipped with Pratt & Whitney PT6A-27 engines, a dependable powerplant ideal for rugged and off-strip environments.
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a firm purchase agreement for two DHC6-300-G aircraft with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, adding to its robust and diverse regional fleet. The transaction was revealed during the airshow and signals continued demand for short takeoff and landing (STOL) aircraft in Africa’s remote and rugged operating environments.
Manta Air (Maldives) has added a DHC6-300 aircraft, serial 440, to its fleet, bolstering its domestic and regional operations. This aircraft is equipped with PT6A-27 engines, renowned for their durability and performance in challenging operational environments.
Samoa Airways has successfully redelivered a DHC6-300 Twin Otter, serial 827, following an extensive 9-month refurbishment at Unity Aviation Canada. This marks the first of three aircraft undergoing upgrades, with the remaining two expected to return to service in late 2025 and 2026.
Satena (Colombia) is set to expand its fleet with the delivery of its second DHC6-400 Twin Otter in December 2024. This aircraft is part of an eight-aircraft order, with the remaining six expected to arrive in 2025 and 2026.
Satena, Colombia’s government-owned regional airline, has taken delivery of its first DHC6-400 aircraft, serial number 994. This delivery marks the beginning of an ambitious expansion plan, with Satena set to add a total of eight DHC6-400 Twin Otter aircraft to its fleet. Known for their short takeoff and landing capabilities, these aircraft are ideally suited…
