What airlines use the Twin Otter?

What airlines use the Twin Otter?

Current civil operators

What is a Twin Otter plane?

The Twin Otter is a high-wing, twin-engine, turbo-prop aircraft. They are used all over the world and are known for their rugged construction, reliability and short take-off and landing performance. In other parts of the world, Twin Otters are often termed a ‘bush’ aircraft as they are designed for remote environments.

How many passengers can a Twin Otter carry?

20 passengers
The De Havilland Aircraft Company of Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter is a twin-engine, turboprop short take-off and landing (STOL) passenger / utility aircraft seating up to 20 passengers.

How many de Havilland Otters are still flying?

Between the original production by de Havilland and the new production by Viking up to the end of 2015, there are over 500 Twin Otters currently in operation worldwide. Viking has delivered 84 Series 400 Twin Otters so far, and records indicate that over 430 of the “legacy” de Havilland aircraft are still in operation.

Does De Havilland Canada still exist?

Owned by Longview Aviation Capital, de Havilland currently manufactures the Dash 8 commuter plane. De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited, with head offices in Toronto, Ontario, is an aircraft manufacturer incorporated in 1928.

Are Twin Otters still manufactured?

With up to 600 of the 844 original DHC-6 Twin Otters still in operation – production ended in 1988 – and the type renowned for its longevity and residual value, McCorry admits that “we are in a way competing with ourselves, as it was built so well.

What kind of plane is an otter?

The de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter is a single-engined, high-wing, propeller-driven, short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada.

How much does a new Twin Otter cost?

The base price of a Twin Otter is about $6.5 million.