De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (De Havilland Canada) has launched the advanced DHC-6 Twin Otter® Classic 300-G at the Paris International Air Show. The aircraft manufacturer secured combined purchase agreements and letters of intent for a total of 45 aircraft.
Brian Chafe, the CEO of De Havilland Canada, expressed his excitement about the iconic aircraft’s evolution, stating, “For over 50 years, the DHC-6 Twin Otter has been unrivalled in reliability and versatility in its class. Based on extensive customer feedback, we are proud to present the new DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G, taking this legendary aircraft to new heights.”
Chafe further highlighted the notable features of the Classic 300-G, explaining, “Retaining the sturdy airframe propelled by Pratt & Whitney technology, the Classic 300-G boasts a lighter weight, delivering increased payload range and reduced operating costs for our customers. With a completely redesigned cabin interior and cutting-edge Garmin G1000® NXi fully integrated avionics suite in the flight deck, De Havilland Canada is once again leading the way in the utility transport aircraft market.”
Carl Wolf, Vice President of Aviation Sales and Marketing at Garmin, commended De Havilland Canada’s innovative approach, saying, “De Havilland Canada continues to shape aviation with its ground-breaking utility aircraft, and we are thrilled to offer our G1000 NXi integrated flight deck in the latest version of the iconic DHC-6 Twin Otter. The G1000 NXi will provide wireless cockpit connectivity, enhanced situational awareness, visual approach capability, and our state-of-the-art GFC™ 700 autopilot with envelope protection to the Classic 300-G aircraft.”
During the Paris International Air Show, De Havilland Canada will announce purchase agreements with its esteemed launch customers for the Twin Otter Classic 300-G.
The Classic 300-G represents the fifth generation of the Twin Otter aircraft, joining the existing Series 400. DHC-6 Twin Otters fulfil various roles, including passenger transportation, VIP transport, cargo movement, medivac operations and special missions in the most challenging environments worldwide. When equipped with amphibious floats, these aircraft seamlessly transition between land and water landings.
With the introduction of the DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G, De Havilland Canada strengthens its presence in the Canadian aerospace industry, creating 80 permanent production jobs in Calgary, Alberta and 91 in Victoria, British Columbia, thus bolstering the local economy.
