Twin Otter Classic 300-G

Calgary – October 18, 2026 -- De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has delivered the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest airline, with the second unit scheduled for later in 2026.

Ethiopian Airlines targets remote communities and tourism routes with the new aircraft

The aircraft will support the carrier's push to expand regional connectivity across Ethiopia and East Africa. Ethiopian Airlines plans to use it to reach remote communities, tourism destinations and lake regions.

Mesfin Tasew, Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, called the delivery an important milestone in the carrier's regional growth strategy. He said the aircraft will support tourism, economic development and essential air services.

Calgary – October 18, 2026 -- De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has delivered the first production Twin Otter Classic 300-G, serial number 998, to Switzerland-based Zimex Aviation, making Zimex the first EASA operator of the variant.

Aircraft 998 joins Zimex's global fleet for passenger, cargo and humanitarian work

The aircraft supports passenger, cargo, humanitarian and remote logistics operations worldwide. The handover is a first-in-service milestone for both companies: De Havilland Canada sees its first production Classic 300-G enter service, while Zimex becomes the initial European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) operator of the type.

Farnborough – October 18, 2026 -- De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has received European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for the Twin Otter Classic 300-G, clearing deliveries to operators across Europe and other regions that recognize EASA approval.

Zimex Aviation flies first EASA-certified Classic 300-G in commercial service

The first EASA-certified aircraft has already been delivered to Switzerland-based Zimex Aviation, which is the launch customer and first operator. The aircraft is in commercial operation.

Zimex is a long-time Twin Otter operator. It uses the aircraft for global operations that include humanitarian aid, government support, cargo transport and special mission flying in remote environments.