Ethiopian Airlines to enhance regional operations

Ethiopian Airlines plans to enhance its domestic operations with the latest evolution of the renowned Twin Otter family, The Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft. Solidifying the vision, Ethiopian signed a purchase agreement for two new Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft with De Havilland Canada. This new arrangement enables Ethiopian to enhance its domestic and regional operations.

As the leading aviation group in Africa, Ethiopian continuously strives to advance its domestic and regional operations alongside its international services.

Commenting on the agreement, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “We are pleased to bring back the enhanced version of the DeHavilland Canada Twin Otter DHC-6-300G aircraft into our fleet. These versatile aircraft are designed to support tourism and offer a wide array of services, including air ambulance, airport calibration, and charter operations. Renowned for their proven reliability, the DHC-6-300G aircraft are capable of landing on airstrips unsuitable for larger aircraft models.”

This acquisition marks the introduction of the 300-G into Ethiopian Airlines’ fleet and underscores the carrier’s commitment to connecting communities across diverse and remote regions of Ethiopia and East Africa.

Ethiopian Airlines currently serves 22 domestic destinations in Ethiopia, with the Dash 8-400 double cabin aircraft. Ethiopian aims to further expand its domestic service and is constructing aviation facilities in various parts of Ethiopian to support its expansion plan.