Special Report and Global Fleet Update for 19-Jun-2023

Individual aircraft sales, register updates and aircraft movements

De Havilland Canada launches the DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G

PARIS and CALGARY, AB, June 19, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, at the Paris International Air Show, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) announced the launch of the DHC-6 Twin Otter® Classic 300-G™ with combined purchase agreements and letters of intent totaling 45 aircraft.

"For over 50 years, the DHC-6 Twin Otter has stood alone as the most reliable and versatile aircraft in its class," said Brian Chafe, CEO of De Havilland Canada. "After extensive consultation with our customers, we are poised and proud to take this iconic aircraft to new heights with the new DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G."

"With the same rugged airframe, propelled by Pratt & Whitney technology, the lighter weight Classic 300-G will deliver increased payload range and decreased operating costs for our customers," added Chafe. "Along with an all-new cabin interior and flight deck featuring the Garmin G1000® NXi fully integrated avionics suite, De Havilland Canada is once again driving the utility transport aircraft market forward."

"De Havilland Canada continues to shape aviation with innovative utility aircraft, and we are proud to offer our G1000 NXi integrated flight deck with the latest version of the iconic DHC-6 Twin Otter," said Carl Wolf, Garmin Vice President of Aviation Sales and Marketing. "The G1000 NXi will bring wireless cockpit connectivity, enhanced situational awareness, visual approach capability, and our fully integrated GFC™ 700 autopilot with envelope protection to the Classic 300-G aircraft."

Over the course of the Paris International Air Show, De Havilland Canada will announce Purchase Agreements with our valued Twin Otter Classic 300-G launch customers.

The Classic 300-G is the fifth generation of the Twin Otter aircraft, joining the current Series 400. All DHC-6 Twin Otters carry passengers, transport VIPs, move cargo, conduct medivac operations, and perform special missions in the world's most unforgiving environments. When mounted on amphibious floats, these aircraft move seamlessly between paved surfaces and water-landing areas.

As De Havilland Canada continues to grow its footprint in Canadian aerospace, the launch of the DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G will bolster the local economy by creating 80 and 91 permanent production jobs in Calgary, Alberta and Victoria, British Columbia, respectively.

For more details about the DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G, including images, video, and brochure, please visit: https://dehavilland.events/TwinOtterClassic300G

Jetcraft Commercial Signs Purchase Agreement for 10 DHC-6 Classic 300-G

Today, at the #ParisAirShow, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and @jetcraftcorp signed a Purchase Agreement for Jetcraft Commercial to acquire 10 new DHC-6 Twin Otter® Classic 300-G™ aircraft.

“We are proud to work with Jetcraft Commercial on a global leasing solution and welcome them to the DHC community as a launch customer for our newest aircraft, the DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G,” said Brian Chafe, Chief Executive Officer, De Havilland Canada.

320 - DHC-6-300 N322AV Aviation Management Sales Inc., Fort Pierce, FL [TVPX Aircraft Solutions Trustee]

Further to previous update, the aircraft flew Fort Pierce, FL - Sussex, VA - Bangor, ME - Ponta Delgada - Mahon - 15/19-Jun-2023 as it continues the ferry flight to the Maldives for Manta Air.

381 - DHC-6-300 8Q-TAQ Trans Maldivian Airways, Malé

Sustained considerable damage as a result of a wing strike on the left side landing at Vommuli on 16-May-2023. The aircraft hit a swell, bounced and then struck water with the left wing. It was subsequently loaded onto a barge for return to Malé.

685 - DHC-6-300 PK-SMS PT Semuwa Aviasi Mandiri, Jakarta

Left runway on landing at Pattimura yesterday, 18-Jun-2023. This is the second runway excursion for MSN 685 in 2023 and the fifth incident since it arrived in Indonesia in 2007. Thanks to Aviation Safety News ASN for update.

733 - DHC-6-300 C-GKBG Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

C-GKBG appears to have completed its surveying mission in Peru, and is heading back north. The aircraft flew Lima-Chavez - Guayaquil - Cali - David - San Salvador 16/19-Jun-2023.

992 - DHC-6-400 C-FVAM Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Updating earlier entries, the aircraft flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Seattle-Boeing Field, WA - Metropolitan Oakland, CA - Honolulu-Inouye, HI - Majuro 15/18-Jun-2023. The delivery flight is being undertaken by Sterling Pacific Air of Vernon, BC.

The TwinOtterWorld Database, covering all legacy and Series 400 models is available again!

JUNE 2023 UPDATE IS AVAILABLE NOW

Available on a single copy basis, whenever you need one. No subscription commitment necessary. Comes as a single page filtered Excel™ spreadsheet that is updated monthly (but is only sent out when you order one).

Includes:

1) Current Status, 2) Current Registration, 3) Series 4) Registered Owner and address, 5) Operator/Lessee and address.

This comprehensive information is only available here.

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