DHC6-400
Twin Otter DHC6-400 has been received
Twin Otter 400 has been officially received by Zimex during the Farnborough Air Show on Tuesday, 20th of July 2010
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Viking Air of Victoria, BC, received Transport Canada Type Certification for the DHC-6 Series 400 Twin Otter, it was announced here, where the first production aircraft, MSN 845, is being handed over to launch customer Zimex Aviation of Switzerland. Viking, a unit of Westerkirk Capital, provides OEM support for the worldwide fleet of de Havilland heritage aircraft (DHC-1 through DHC-7). The Series 400 is powered by twin PT6A-34s and fitted with a Honeywell Primus Apex avionics suite.
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Latest statements tells us, that Zimex is expacting to get its first DHC6-400 delivered middle of June 2010. Have a look to a latest online article about VIKING, and our first AIRCRAFT. here
DHC6-400 S/N 845 in Zimex livery
Meanwhile the company is preparing the type introduction, as it will be introduced like a new type of aircraft, since the new version is from a piloting perspective far more different than initially expected. The avionics in the cockpit requires a detailed and specific training in order to pilot the aircraft as safe and reliable as currently with Zimex. Read the latest press release from VIKING. here
The following pictures shall give you a first glance impression of the new -400 Twin Otter version.
Friday, July 23, 2010