en.Wedoany.com Reported - Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of its first De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft, marking a significant step in expanding domestic and regional connectivity in Ethiopia.
The aircraft, registered as C-FHYC, is the first of two Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft ordered by Ethiopian Airlines from De Havilland Canada. The order is based on an agreement announced during the Paris Air Show 2025, when Ethiopian Airlines confirmed plans to modernize and strengthen its domestic operations with next-generation turboprop aircraft.
Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mesfin Tasew stated at the signing that the airline is "pleased" to reintroduce the enhanced Twin Otter to its fleet. "These versatile aircraft are designed to support tourism and provide a wide range of services, including air ambulance, airport calibration, and charter operations," Tasew said. "The DHC-6-300G aircraft is known for its proven reliability and ability to land on runways unsuitable for larger aircraft types."
The Twin Otter Classic 300-G is the latest evolution of the aircraft type, featuring a lighter airframe, greater payload capacity, improved fuel efficiency, and enhanced operational flexibility, while retaining the short takeoff and landing (STOL) capabilities that make the Twin Otter suitable for remote and challenging airports. The aircraft can be configured for both cargo and passenger operations, meaning it can serve humanitarian and medical purposes as well as commercial operations.
Ethiopian Airlines currently operates flights to 22 domestic destinations using its Dash 8-400 fleet. With the introduction of the new Twin Otter, the airline plans to expand its domestic network to 26 destinations, including new airports in Debre Markos, Negele Boran, and Gore.
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