India – India One Air, a regional airline in India, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited for up to ten Twin Otter Series 300-G aircraft, marking a strategic fleet expansion aimed at bolstering regional connectivity.
- The Twin Otter Series 300-G, known for its STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) performance and rugged versatility, is suited for operations in remote areas with limited airport infrastructure.
- India One Air will use the aircraft to expand its reach to underserved and remote destinations across India. This move aligns with the Indian government’s UDAN initiative, promoting regional air connectivity and equitable air access.
Statements
- “The Twin Otter 300-G is the most suitable aircraft for India One Air as we intend to expand our operations to more regional destinations having smaller runway lengths.” – Wg Cdr Prem Kumar Garg (Retd), CEO, India One Air
- “The De Havilland Twin Otter 300-G embodies our commitment to operational excellence, sustainable regional connectivity, and our continued support for the Government of India’s vision of equitable air access through UDAN.” – Shaishav Shah, Director, India One Air
- “We are proud to welcome India One Air to the De Havilland family of operators. Their selection of the Twin Otter 300-G underscores the aircraft’s proven performance and suitability for challenging environments.” – Ryan De Brusk, VP Sales & Marketing, De Havilland Canada
Source: De Havilland Canada
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