
A De Havilland Canada Twin Otter Classic 300-G.
Credit: De Havilland Canada
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a purchase agreement for two De Havilland Canada Twin Otter Classic 300-Gs, marking a new type for the African carrier’s fleet.
“The addition of the Twin Otter 300-G to our fleet reflects our strategy to expand domestic connectivity,” Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew said, June 17. “We selected the 300-G for its proven performance in difficult environments.”
Ethiopian Airlines will use the aircraft, which has short takeoff and landing (STOL) capability, to serve airstrips in remote regions of Ethiopia and East Africa.