De Havilland Canada (DHC) announced that Ethiopian Airlines has signed a purchase agreement for two new Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft.
The announcement was made on June 17, 2025, at Paris Air Show 2025.
This agreement marks the introduction of the 300-G aircraft into Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet and supports the carrier’s plans to connect communities across diverse and remote regions of Ethiopia and East Africa.
The Twin Otter Classic 300-G is the latest evolution of the DHC’s Twin Otter family and delivers outstanding short takeoff and landing (STOL) performance, rugged reliability, and modern avionics. These features make the aircraft ideal for regional operations, especially in areas with challenging terrain and limited infrastructure.
DHC said that the Twin Otter’s versatility will allow Ethiopian to operate in both passenger and cargo configurations, supporting humanitarian, medical, and commercial operations.
“We are honoured and excited to welcome Ethiopian Airlines to the Twin Otter Classic 300-G customer family and see the Twin Otter once again fly in Ethiopian Airline livery,” said Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President Sales and Marketing, De Havilland Canada.
“Ethiopian Airlines has a long-standing reputation for excellence in aviation and their selection of the 300-G demonstrates their confidence in the aircraft’s capabilities to support vital regional connectivity, tourism, and development missions,” DeBrusk added.
“We selected the 300-G for its proven performance in difficult environments and its modern enhancements that align with our operational and sustainability goals. The aircraft will be configured with additional equipment for multi-function missions including air ambulance, airport calibration and charter services,” said Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines.
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