De Havilland Canada launched its DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G at the Paris Air Show this morning with combined purchase agreements and letters of intent totalling 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.”
According to Chafe, the lighter weight Classic 300-G will deliver increased payload range and decreased operating costs for customers. “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.”
The aircraft is the fifth generation of the Twin Otter aircraft, with all DHC-6 Twin Otters carrying passengers, transport VIPs and cargo. They also conduct medivac operations and perform special missions in unforgiving environments. The aircraft can move seamlessly between paved surfaces and water-landing areas when mounted on amphibious floats.
“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’s 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.”
