IndiaOne Air, a regional airline in India, has signed a Letter of Intent for up to ten De Havilland Twin Otter Series 300-G aircraft at the Dubai Air Show. The airline aims to provide connectivity for remote and underserved regions of India, making the Twin Otter Series 300-G the ideal aircraft for the operation, especially at airports with limited infrastructure.
IndiaOne Air is based in Ahmedabad and claims to be the first scheduled airline in India to operate single-engine aircraft, earning its AOC in June 2022.
“The Twin Otter 300-G is the most suitable aircraft for IndiaOne Air as we intend to expand our operations to more regional destinations having smaller runway lengths,” said Wg Cdr Prem Kumar Garg (Retd), Chief Executive Officer of IndiaOne Air. “Its performance, reliability, and versatility align perfectly with our mission of connecting the unconnected and bringing air travel accessibility to every corner of India. We are delighted to partner with De Havilland Canada to bring this proven and modern platform to India’s skies.”
“This partnership marks an important step forward in realising IndiaOne Air’s long-term vision to be the leading regional airline serving India’s heartlands,” commented Himanshu Shah, Promoter and Director at IndiaOne Air. “The De Havilland Twin Otter 300-G embodies our commitment to operational excellence, sustainable regional connectivity, and our continued support for the Government of India’s vision of equitable air access through UDAN.” said Shaishav Shah, Promoter and Director at IndiaOne Air.
“We are proud to welcome IndiaOne Air to the De Havilland family of operators’” added Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President, Sales and Marketing at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada. “Their selection of the Twin Otter 300-G underscores the aircraft’s proven performance and suitability for challenging environments around the world. We look forward to supporting IndiaOne Air as they expand their network and connect more communities across India.”
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