Flybig orders two DHC-6-400 from de Havilland

Canadian aircraft manufacturer de Havilland announced at the Paris Air Show that it had sold two DHC-6-400s to Flybig. The Indian carrier also signed a letter of intent for up to ten DHC-6-300-Gs. 

“Twin Otters are the perfect aircraft for India's UDAN regional airport development program, which is part of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) to improve underserved flight routes and connect Tier 2 and Tier 3 communities. Our two -400 aircraft will help fulfill our Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of connecting the Indian hinterland and we look forward to working with De Havilland Aircraft of Canada on potential future acquisitions of the new Classic 300-G ,” said Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Mandavia. “With the acquisition of this new aircraft, the DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 300-G, we are pleased to announce our plans to further expand our services to Northern India by offering services to Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. Our plans include adding Dehra Dun, Pithorgarh, Pantnagar, Hindon, Ludhiana and Bathinda to our network.”