Ethiopian Airlines Thursday signed an agreement with De Havilland of Canada to buy two new Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircrafts as part of its commitment to enhancing its domestic and regional operations, according to a statement.
“We are pleased to bring back the enhanced version of the DeHavilland Canada Twin Otter DHC-6-300G aircraft into our fleet,” Mesfin Tasew Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said after signing the agreement in Addis Ababa.
He said these versatile aircraft are designed to support tourism and offer a wide array of services, including air ambulance, airport calibration, and charter operations.
Renowned for their proven reliability, the DHC-6-300G aircraft are capable of landing on airstrips unsuitable for larger aircraft models.
This acquisition marks the introduction of the 300-G into Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet and underscores the carrier’s commitment to connecting communities across diverse and remote regions of Ethiopia and East Africa.
Ethiopian Airlines currently serves 22 domestic destinations in Ethiopia; with the Dash 8-400 double cabin aircraft.
The national carrier aims to further expand its domestic service and is constructing aviation facilities in various parts of the county to support its expansion plan.
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