Paris, France (June 17, 2025) – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited is proud to showcase the Twin Otter Classic 300-G at the 2025 Paris Air Show. This next-generation Twin Otter, on display for the first time at a major international airshow, is fully assembled, ready for delivery, and awaiting final certification before entering service with Zimex Aviation, a long-standing De Havilland Canada customer and global operator of utility aircraft.
This aircraft will be number 998 Twin Otter produced since the aircraft was launched. The 1000th Twin Otter will be completed shortly and is scheduled for delivery to SATENA of Colombia in the second half of 2025.
The Classic 300-G is equipped with a new Garmin 1000 avionics suite and an all-new cabin interior, which is now included as standard on new Classic 300-G production aircraft.
The new interior of the Twin Otter enhances passenger comfort while significantly reducing the aircraft’s Basic Empty Weight. The panels are all-new, crafted from durable and lightweight materials. Redesigned passenger interfaces are integrated into the ceiling and new cabin window bezels that allow more light to fill the cabin. The all-new seats are 15% lighter, come with e-leather upholstery as standard, and feature a convenient fold-flat backrest. These improvements allow operators to transport more passengers or cargo per flight, maximizing efficiency and operational capacity.
The Classic 300-G is the newest generation of the Twin Otter, carrying passengers, transporting VIPs, moving cargo and performing special missions in the world’s most unforgiving environments. When mounted on amphibious floats, these aircraft move seamlessly between paved surfaces and water-landing areas. It features a lighter airframe, improved payload capacity, enhanced fuel efficiency, and greater operational flexibility—all while retaining the rugged, STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) performance that Twin Otters are known for.
“This aircraft is a testament to De Havilland Canada’s continued investment in innovation and our commitment to supporting our global customers with efficient, modern, and dependable solutions,” said Brian Chafe, CEO of De Havilland Canada. “We are thrilled to present the 300-G here at SIAE and even more pleased to see it enter service with Zimex Aviation, a trusted partner with deep experience in diverse and challenging environments.”
The aircraft on display is the first Classic 300-G built to production standard and will join the Zimex Aviation fleet following final certification. Zimex, headquartered in Switzerland, operates worldwide in humanitarian, cargo, and remote logistics missions—making the upgraded Twin Otter an ideal platform for their demanding missions.
“We can confidently say that the Twin Otter aircraft have been the backbone of our business for the last 56 years,” said Daniele Cereghetti, CEO of Zimex Aviation Ltd. “It brings us great excitement to once again be the launch customer for the latest series and we are thrilled to welcome the new Twin Otter into our family. We are also immensely proud to be the first operator of the new DHC6 Twin Otter Classic 300G with EASA approval. Not only do we take great pride in being a De Havillandendorsed service centre, offering extensive maintenance services to customers around the globe, but we also wholeheartedly appreciate the exceptional capabilities of this remarkable aircraft.”
Visit De Havilland Canada at Static Display Area B6 during the Paris Air Show to experience the Twin Otter Classic 300-G up close and learn more about its performance and capabilities.
