(Posted 21st June 2025)
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline group in Africa, plans to enhance its
domestic operations with the latest type of the renowned Twin Otter family, the
Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft. 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 operations.
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 dual 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.
