Archived Global Fleet Update for 2019

Individual aircraft sales, register updates and aircraft movements

03-Jan-2019

976 - DHC-6-400 C-GYVA (1) Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Spokane-Int’l, WA 02-Jan-2019 for painting.

Below is a nice selection of shots from the Chilean Air Force (Fuerza Aerea de Chile) with thanks to Jose Velasco. The first picture of MSN 405, FACh948 shows a change in titles & serial style, which are now all black versus hollow grey previously.

04-Jan-2019

Seen below is MSN 938, which arrived in Murrieta from Spokane and Redding on 13-Dec-2018. The aircraft is in full Aurora c/s, which it received in Apr-2018 after having originally come from the paint shop all white on 26-Mar-2016.

05-Jan-2019

Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Calgary-Int’l, AB 05-Jan-2019 as VKN973. The aircraft had previously arrived in Victoria on 03-Oct-2018.

07-Jan-2019

949 - DHC-6-400 C-GVFP Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Noted at Victoria-Int’l, BC 01-Jan-2019, all white livery, on floats.

955 - DHC-6-400 C-FVAT Longview Aviation Asset Management Ltd., North Saanich, BC

Noted at Victoria-Int’l, BC 01-Jan-2019, all white livery.

970 DHC-6-400 C-FBVG Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Noted at Victoria-Int’l, BC 01-Jan-2019, all white livery.

973 - DHC-6-400 C-FBLZ Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Noted at Victoria-Int’l, BC 01-Jan-2019, all white livery. Aircraft was ferried to Calgary-Int’l, AB 05-Jan-2019.

08-Jan-2019

357 - DHC-6-300 PK-FSA PT Spirit Avia Sentosa, Jakarta

Noted hangared with Helifix at Port Moresby, PNG 29-Dec-2018, as seen in the photo below.

14-Jan-2019

340 - DHC-6-300 C-FTFX Summit Air, Yellowknife, NT

Back on 22-Dec-2018 I questioned where C-FTFX actually is (having been ferried via Panama City during Nov-2018) - and below is our answer. The aircraft has been delivered to Antarctica where it is operating on contract to White Desert Antarctica as seen in the photo below.

454 - DHC-6-300 C-GDSO Rocky Mountain Aircraft, Calgary, AB [Ashe Aircraft Enterprises]

Flew Springbank, AB - Calgary-Int’l, AB 03-Dec-2018 (for painting?); test flown back at Springbank, AB 11-Jan-2019, and seen in the photo below in full Manta Air livery. This joins C-GKBQ (MSN 447) pending delivery to the Maldives.

939 - DHC-6-400 C-GUVA Longview Aviation Asset Management, North Saanich, BC

Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Seattle-Boeing Field, WA - Carson, NV - Casa Grande, AZ 13/14-Jan-2019, and is filed to continue to Chihuahua and Morelia. This aircraft had returned from lease to Hilcorp Equipment in Alaska in Sep-2018.

18-Jan-2019

291 - DHC-6-300 C-FOPN Rocky Mountain Aircraft, Calgary, AB [Ashe Aircraft Enterprises]

Registration cancelled 16-Jan-2019 to U.S.A., registered to Alberta Aircraft Leasing, Las Vegas, NV 17-Jan-2019 as N291AL. This aircraft had returned to Springbank on 24-Jul-2017, and subsequently flew to Chilliwack, BC for painting, before returning back to Springbank again.

655 - DHC-6-300 HB-LYC Zimex Aviation, Glattbrugg

Flew Altenrhein/St.Gallen - Heraklion - Al Ain - Muscat - Male 11/14-Jan-2019 on delivery. Swiss registration cancelled 14-Jan-2019 to Maldives.

939 - DHC-6-400 C-GUVA Longview Aviation Asset Management, North Saanich, BC

Updating entry for 14-Jan-2019; modification to routing for 14-Jan-2019 to Carson, NV - Chandler-Municipal, AZ, then Los Moches - Liberia - Panama City-Albrook - Cali 15/18-Jan-2019.

981 - DHC-6-400 C-GFVT Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered 15-Jan-2019.

23-Jan-2019

Air Moorea Employees Jailed as a result of 2007 Twin Otter Crash

A French Polynesian court has sentenced Air Moorea staff to jail terms relating to the 2007 crash of a company Twin Otter. Five former employees were given prison sentences of up to three years, including Air Moorea’s General Manager Freddy Chanseau. Also sentenced was the former head of French Polynesia’s air safety branch.

MSN 608, F-OIQI crashed shortly after take-off from Moorea on 09-Aug-2007 after the failure of an elevator control cable. There were 20 fatalities.

The accident report can be found here:

https://reports.aviation-safety.net/2007/20070809-0_DHC6_F-OIQI.pdf

Russia’s Aero Geo Suspends Twin Otter Operations

Although details remain unclear, reports from Russian sources indicate that Krasnoyarsk based Aero Geo has withdrawn their Twin Otter fleet as of 31-Dec-2018. The aircraft are owned by Rosneft, and were being operated by Air Geo. Further details welcome.

26-Jan-2019

138 - DHC-6-200 C-FGLF Transwest Air LP, Prince Albert, SK

Flew La Ronge, SK - Calgary-Int’l, AB 02-Jan-2019 and remained there until 17-Jan-2019 when it returned back Calgary-Int’l, AB - La Ronge, SK. Repaint?

219 - DHC-6-300 P2-ASL Air Sanga Ltd., Port Moresby

Test flown from Cairns, QLD 15-Jan-2019 following maintenance, and then flew Cairns, QLD - Port Moresby, NCD 16-Jan-2019.

291 - DHC-6-300 N291AL Alberta Aircraft Leasing, Las Vegas, NV

Test-flown from Springbank, AB 25-Jan-2019.

939 - DHC-6-400 C-GUVA Longview Aviation Asset Management, North Saanich, BC

Registration cancelled 24-Jan-2019 to Peru. This aircraft had been delivered to Peru 15/19-Jan-2019. It had previously been leased to Hilcorp Equipment in Alaska during downtime of their own Twin Otter, so it remains possible this is a similar situation now with a Peruvian aircraft - or it could be a new machine for the country.

28-Jan-2019

Air Madagascar rebranded their turboprop operation under the name of Tsaradia back on 01-Jul-2018. Although the ATR’s received the new scheme early on, 5R-MGD seen below appears to be the first of the Twin Otters.

The aircraft has served internal routes in Madagascar for the past 48 years, having been delivered from the factory in 1971.

29-Jan-2019

291 - DHC-6-300 N291AL Alberta Aircraft Leasing, Las Vegas, NV

Test-flown once again 28-Jan-2019 from Springbank, as it continues to be prepared for delivery.

454 - DHC-6-300 C-GDSO Rocky Mountain Aircraft, Calgary, AB [Ashe Aircraft Leasing]

Test-flown once again 28-Jan-2019 from Springbank, as it continues to be prepared for delivery.

It is not entirely uncommon to have the Twin Otter appear on a national postage stamp, particularly in countries that rely heavily on the type’s operation. In 2018, the Cayman Islands printed such a stamp in recognition of the 50th anniversary of Cayman Airways. With thanks to Jeff Childs, an example of one is below, it is of course very nice to see an aircraft you have spent years maintaining be featured.

Jeff has always been a supporter of Twin Otter World, and has recently left Cayman Airways to focus on the continuing growth of his company JLC Aeronautical. Their website is: JLC Aeronautical.

The Tahiti based DHC-6-400 F-ONOA doesn’t get a huge number of pictures, so it is great to feature the aircraft below. The second picture is the company Global Express C-GCDS.

If you want to see a huge number of excellent photos of visitors to Tahiti, you won’t find a better place than PYF Spotters. All types of aircraft, with some marine traffic thrown in for good measure as well.

30-Jan-2019

680 - DHC-6-300 79-23255 U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Team, Fort Bragg, NC

Test flown from Springbank, AB 29-Jan-2019 and then flew Springbank, AB - Kalispell-Glacier Park, MT 29-Jan-2019 under a U.S. Navy callsign. The aircraft was using the hex code AE5C17.

79-23255 had been present at Springbank since at least Nov-2017, as seen in the photograph below courtesy of Mike Mackinnon.

31-Jan-2019

Calgary’s Regent Aircraft Services Acquires Air Panama Twin Otter Fleet

Continuing to expand their acquisition, overhaul and re-marketing strategy, another three legacy Twin Otter Series 300’s have joined Regent Aircraft Services in Calgary. The aircraft have been acquired from Air Panama, who have operated them on internal services within Panama since 2005.

The three aircraft were originally manufactured in 1973, 1974 and 1977.

Congratulations to the Regent team on this new area of expertise!

291 - DHC-6-300 N291AL Alberta Aircraft Leasing Inc., Las Vegas, NV

Final air tests completed on 30-Jan-2019 and then flew Springbank, AB - Fort St. John, BC - Watson Lake, YT 31-Jan-2019 on it’s delivery flight. The final destination is expected to be Deadhorse, AK.

360 - DHC-6-300 HP-1509PS Air Panama, Panama City

Departed Panama City-Gelabert Jan-2019 via container, on delivery to Regent Aircraft Services for parts use. The aircraft’s container has been delivered to Regent’s Calgary facilities. It is seen below back in 2013 while in service with Air Panama.

403 - DHC-6-300 HP-747APP Air Panama, Panama City

Departed Panama City-Gelabert Jan-2019 via container, on delivery to Regent Aircraft Services for overhaul/rebuild pending sale. HP-747APP had previously been in long term storage at Panama City-Gelabert. The aircraft is seen below hangared in Panama, then after arrival in the U.S.A. It will be overhauled at Houston-Southwest Airport in Arcola, TX.

532 - DHC-6-300 HP-1507PS Air Panama, Panama City

Departed Panama City-Gelabert Jan-2019 via container on delivery to Regent Aircraft Services for overhaul/rebuild and sale. The aircraft will be overhauled at their Calgary facility. It is seen below back in 2011 while in service with Air Panama.

01-Feb-2019

291 - DHC-6-300 N291AL Alberta Aircraft Leasing, Las Vegas, NV [Rocky Mountain Aircraft]

Updating entry for 31-Jan-2019; after having flown Springbank, AB - Fort St. John, BC 31-Jan-2019, and filIng to continue to Watson Lake, YT the aircraft instead turned back south, returning to Springbank, AB. I would venture that the aircraft developed a technical issue that required correction before continuing on delivery to Alaska.

338 - DHC-6-300 C-FDHB Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Concepcion - Arica - Guayaquil - Roatan - Dallas-Addison, TX - Gillette, WY 26-Jan/01-Feb-2019 returning from Antarctica. The aircraft has arrived at Rothera Station at the beginning of the season on 30-Oct-2018.

970 - DHC-6-400 C-FBVG Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Bellingham, WA - Spokane-Int’l, WA 31-Jan-2019 for painting. The aircraft had earlier received the overall white scheme initially before being originally delivered to Victoria.

976 - DHC-6-400 C-GYVA Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Spokane-Int’l, WA - Victoria-Int’l, BC 31-Jan-2019 after painting. The aircraft had arrived in Spokane on 02-Jan-2019 from Calgary.

02-Feb-2019

291 - DHC-6-300 N291AL Alberta Aircraft Leasing Inc., Las Vegas, NV [Rocky Mountain Aircraft]

Updating entry for 01-Feb-2019; air tests completed at Springbank, AB 01-Feb-2019 and departed 02-Feb-2019 Springbank, AB - Fort St. John, BC once again. In the aborted attempt of 31-Jan-2019 it had filed to continue to Watson Lake, YT - so quite possibly the same routing expected today.

350 - DHC-6-300 N258SA Twin Otter International Inc., Las Vegas, NV

The registration N258AR has been reserved as of 30-Jan-2019.

365 - DHC-6-300 N97AR Twin Otter International Inc., Las Vegas, NV

The registration N365AR has been reserved as of 30-Jan-2019.

748 - DHC-6-300 VP-FAZ British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge

As seen in the photo below, the aircraft carries the name “Ice Cold Katy” - which had not previously been identified in the aircraft’s history.

09-Feb-2019

114 - DHC-6-100 N129PM Freefall Express Inc., Keene, NH

Registered to Freefall Express Inc., Gardiner, NY 06-Feb-2019

200 - DHC-6-200 N123FX Freefall Express Inc., Keene, NH

Registered to Freefall Express Inc., Gardiner, NY 06-Feb-2019

426 - DHC-6-300 C-GXXB Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Roatan - Dallas-Addison, TX - Gillette, WY 08/09-Feb-2019 returning from Antarctica.

489 - DHC-6-300 N708PV Perris Aviation Inc., Perris, CA [P M Leasing Inc.]

Test flown from Perris, CA 06-Feb-2019 following completion of major repairs. The aircraft had sustained considerable damage in an accident at Perris on 24-May-2017.

07-Mar-2019

291 - DHC-6-300 N291AL Alberta Aircraft Leasing Inc., Las Vegas, NV

Updating previous entry; flew Springbank, AB - Fort St. John, BC - Watson Lake, YT - Whitehorse, YT - Fairbanks, AK - Deadhorse, AK 02/03-Feb-2019 for lease to ConocoPhillips Alaska. In service 08-Feb-2019 Deadhorse, AK - Alpine, AK.

312 - DHC-6-300 C-GCKB Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Punta Arenas - Puerto Montt - Arica - Guayaquil - Roatan - Dallas-Addison, TX - Gillette, WY - Calgary-Int’l, AB 10/16-Feb-2019 returning from Antarctica.

340 - DHC-6-300 C-FTFX Summit Air, Yellowknife, NT

Flew via Panama City - Nassau - Wilmington, NC - Sault Ste. Marie, ON 25/26-Feb-2019 returning from Antarctica.

373 - DHC-6-300 C-FKBX Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Punta Arenas - Concepcion - Arica - Guayaquil - Roatan - Dallas-Addison, TX - Gillette, WY - Calgary-Int’l, AB 22/27-Feb-2019 returning from Antarctica.

426 - DHC-6-300 C-GXXB Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Roatan - Dallas-Addison, TX - Gillette, WY - Calgary-Int’l, AB 08/09-Feb-2019 returning from Antarctica.

429 - DHC-6-300 N162DE Rampart Aviation Inc., Colorado Springs, CO [Corvaire Inc.]

Updating previous entry; flew Corning, NY - Pekin, IL - Colorado Springs, CO 13/14-Feb-2019.

454 - DHC-6-300 C-GDSO Ashe Aircraft Enterprises, Calgary, AB

Test flown from Springbank, AB 25-Feb-2019; still pending delivery to Manta Air in the Maldives.

455 - DHC-6-300 9N-ABM Tara Air, Kathmandu

Officially imported to Canada 19-Feb-2019 and registered to Regent Aircraft Services Inc., Calgary, AB 05-Mar-2019 as C-GIQE. This aircraft was recovered in Nepal in Sep-2018 and shipped to Canada via container for rebuilding.

693 - DHC-6-300 C-GKCS Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Punta Arenas - Araucania - Arica - Guayaquil - Roatan - Dallas-Addison, TX - Gillette, WY - Calgary-Int’l, AB 17/24-Feb-2019 returning from Antarctica.

725 - DHC-6-300 C-GKBO Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Punta Arenas - Concepcion - Arica - Guayaquil - Roatan - Dallas-Addison, TX - Gillette, WY - Calgary-Int’l, AB 20/27-Feb-2019 returning from Antarctica.

732 - DHC-6-300 C-GKBH Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew via Concepcion 11-Feb-2019 and Roatan - Dallas-Addison, TX - Gillette, WY - Calgary-Int’l, AB 15/16-Feb-2019 returning from Antarctica.

733 - DHC-6-300 C-GKBG Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew via Concepcion 11-Feb-2019 and Roatan - Dallas-Addison, TX - Gillette, WY - Calgary-Int’l, AB 15/16-Feb-2019 returning from Antarctica.

974 - DHC-6-400 C-GVVA Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Ketchikan, AK - Fairbanks, AK 09-Feb-2019, Fairbanks, AK - Anchorage, AK 11-Feb-2019 and then Anchorage, AK - Nome, AK - Anadyr-Ugolny 12/13-Feb-2019.

982 - DHC-6-300 C-GUVA Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered 05-Mar-2019.

25-Mar-2019

967 - DHC-6-400 C-GVLE Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Noted at Victoria-Int’l, BC 19-Mar-2019 now having been repainted, as seen below with thanks to Tim Martin. This is the third aircraft for the Cayman-registered holding company Sea Aviation 2 Ltd., joining MSN 952 and MSN 960. It is expected to be delivered to Altenrhein, Switzerland in due course.

02-Apr-2019

305 - DHC-6-300 13803 Royal Canadian Air Force, Ottawa, ON

Struck snowbank on landing on sea ice 11-Mar-2019, approximately 140 km north of Inuvik, resulting in the failure of the nose gear. There were no injuries in the accident.

On 24-Mar-2019 the aircraft was recovered via sling load back to Inuvik for repairs. The lift was accomplished using VIH Helicopters Sikorsky S-61N C-GOJN.

967 - DHC-6-300 C-GVLE Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Calgary-Int’l, AB 29-Mar-2019 to be prepared for delivery. Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Churchill, MB - Cape Dorset, NU 01/02-Apr-2019 and is expected to continue to Iqaluit, Keflavík, Wick and Altenrhein/Saint Gallen in the coming days. This is the third aircraft for Sea Aviation, registered in the Cayman Islands and operated abroad. The aircraft is seen below prior to departure from Calgary, and the delivery flight is being flown by World Wide Ferry.

16-Apr-2019

267 - DHC-6-300 Vistaliner N140SA Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines, Boulder, NV [Diamond Bar LLC]

Registration cancelled 10-Apr-2019 on export to Canada. Sold to Unity Group Ltd., Airdrie, AB 10-Apr-2019 and officially imported to Canada 11-Apr-2019. It appears the aircraft was delivered from Boulder to Airdrie on 07-Apr-2019.

517 - DHC-6-300 Vistaliner N227SA Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines, Boulder, NV [Diamond Bar LLC]

Registration cancelled 10-Apr-2019 on export to Canada. Sold to Unity Group Ltd., Airdrie, AB 10-Apr-2019 and officially imported to Canada 11-Apr-2019. It appears the aircraft was delivered from Boulder to Airdrie on 07-Apr-2019.

EASA Approves IKHANA's DHC-6-300HG Twin Otter 14,000 lbs MTOW

IKHANA Aircraft Services (IKHANA) announces that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded STC (reference No. 10069614) approval for their RWMI DHC-6-300HG™ Standard Commuter Category Increased MTOW to 6,350 Kg (14,000 lbs). “With EASA’s certification of our RWMI DHC-6-300HG™ upgrade, we are able to increase the market for operators following EASA regulations with expanded mission capabilities providing increased payload and/or range, additional value and new revenue opportunities.” states Mr. John A. Zublin, President and CEO of IKHANA. “EASA’s STC validation helps operators with aircraft capabilities well beyond the DHC-6-300’s original capability. The Standard Commuter Category STC provides a highly desired payload increase for the DHC-6-300 series Twin Otter to take 19 passengers with 2 crew and fly 450-500 Nautical miles. EASA governed operators will now have more options for increased utility with a rapid return on their investment. IKHANA is pleased that we are able to continue growing our list of regulatory approvals to broaden availability of this option for operators around the world.”

The RWMI DHC-6-300HG™ STC increases the payload capabilities of the basic DHC-6-300 Twin Otter Series aircraft from 12,500 lbs. MTOW (5670 Kg) to 14,000 lbs. (6350 Kg), providing an increase of 1500 lbs (680 Kg) or 12% overall and represents a 31% increase in payload based on an average empty weight of 7700 lbs. Operations are allowed to the full 750 shaft horsepower of the PT6A-34 engines along with the improved efficiency and noise reduction of the Raisbeck/Hartzell four blade “Scimitar” propellers. Additional aerodynamic and structural enhancements complete the modifications. As a Standard Commuter Category STC, DHC-6-300 operators will be able to operate in revenue service without special purpose restrictions.

IKHANA Aircraft Services, a DBA of IKHANA Group Inc., provides DESIGN - BUILD - FLY solutions to the aerospace industry through integration of new technologies, aircraft modifications, heavy maintenance, major repair, and critical parts manufacturing. Headquartered at the French Valley Airport (F70) in Murrieta, California, IKHANA holds FAA, EASA, Transport Canada, and Fiji repair station approvals, FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA), and is a Viking Air Factory Endorsed Service Center. IKHANA has a proven reputation for developing unique engineered solutions across a wide variety of aircraft platforms and diverse customer base including extensive experience in the DHC-6 Twin Otter, King Air, and Gulfstream airframes.     

Team JAS announces Cayman Airways Express as their DHC-6 Nose Strut Quick Turn Time (QTT) Program launch customer

JACKSONVILLE, FL – Team JAS, the Solutions Company, announces the launch of its new DHC-6 Twin Otter Nose Strut – Quick Turn Time Program.  This industry unique program allows for customer DHC-6 Twin Otter Nose Struts to be evaluated and overhauled for the most economical price possible – featuring industry leading Team JAS Proprietary FAA-PMA parts.

“The unique part about this new program is the use of our own proprietary, highly engineered parts that offer customers zero lead times, superior quality, latest technology and outstanding reliability. An example of this would be our FEx3 plated piston tube in comparison to the standard chrome, which was developed in the 60’s.  FEx3 piston tubes have a proven track record of in-service reliability for the past 8 years”, said Andy Sanfilippo, CEO of Team JAS.  

“We are discounting all of our FAA-PMA parts by 25% for this program and have also implemented a not-to-exceed maximum price of $70,000 for units needing the 4 major parts which are the Cylinder Housing, Piston Tube, Fork and Steering Collar as well as substantial number of new parts.  There is no risk to the customer and never a BER (beyond economical repair) threat.  We have all the needed FAA-PMA parts for Nose Struts in stock, so our turn time is 2 weeks or less.  Having parts on hand along with this 25% new parts discount and not-to-exceed maximum price ensures customers quickly receive the most economical overhaul possible” added Mr. Sanfilippo.

“Team JAS has been a long-time supplier to Cayman Airways Express and this program helped us a lot as our recent Nose Strut required several new parts which if not available, would have resulted in the Nose Gear being scrapped” commented representatives of the Cayman Airways Express Maintenance Team.  “The Team JAS savings were substantial in comparison to using older design parts which would have led to a BER.

24-Apr-2019

82 - DHC-6-200HG™ C-GCWV Gravitas Aviation Ltd., West Vancouver, BC

The aircraft has been placed with Titan Air (Randolph Holdings) in Nassau. The company currently operates twin Cessna aircraft through the islands.

239 - N239Z DHC-6-300 Gravitas Aviation Ltd., West Vancouver, BC

The aircraft has been placed, with closure expected next month with a U.S. operator. It has undergone a 10 month upgrade at Regent Aircraft Services in Calgary prior to departure.

527 - DHC-6-300 N716JP AIG American International Group, New York, NY

The aircraft was acquired (minus wings) Apr-2019 by Gravitas Aviation Ltd., West Vancouver, BC. It had earlier been recovered from the ice near Deadhorse, AK following a take-off incident in Mar-2018. The aircraft, which has less than 30,000 hrs on the clock will be fully repaired and overhauled.

974 - DHC-6-400 C-GVVA Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registration cancelled 24-Apr-2019 on export to China. This aircraft had been delivered via Ketchikan - Fairbanks - Anchorage - Nome - Anadyr on 09/13-Feb-2019.

29-Apr-2019

82 - DHC-6-200HG™ C-GCWV Gravitas Aviation Ltd., West Vancouver, BC

Updating previous entry; flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Minot, ND - Sioux Falls, SD - Huntingdon, TN - Palatka, FL - Nassau 26/28-Apr-2019 on delivery to Titan Air. This morning it did a Nassau - Andros Town round trip.

355 - DHC-6-300 C-FCSW Rocky Mountain Aircraft, Calgary, AB [Ashe Aircraft Enterprises]

Test flown from Springbank, AB 25-Apr-2019 & then ferried to Chilliwack, BC same day to be painted by Upper Valley Aviation. The aircraft is seen below at Chilliwack after arrival.

660 - DHC-6-300 DQ-FIE Fiji Link, Nadi

Flew Nadi - Majuro 20/21-Apr-2019, and Majuro - Honolulu-Inouye, HI 28/29-Apr-2019. The aircraft is expected to continue to Klamath Falls, OR with a final destination of Victoria, BC. DQ-FIE has been operating in Fiji since Nov-1994.

13-May-2019

239 - DHC-6-300 N239Z Gravitas Aviation Ltd., West Vancouver, BC

Registered to Regent Aircraft Services South Inc., Dickinson, TX 10-May-2019.

267 - DHC-6-300 Vistaliner C-GABU Unity Group Canada Ltd., Airdrie, AB

Registered 09-May-2019, ex N140SA.

430 - DHC-6-300 C-GNDO Air Inuit, Dorval, QC

Ski struck a snow berm on take-off from an unprepared strip northeast of Kuujjuarapik 07-May-2019; aircraft left the strip sustaining considerable damage to the nose, wing and propeller.

517 - DHC-6-300 Vistaliner C-GKER Unity Group Canada Ltd., Airdrie, AB

Registered 09-May-2019, ex N227SA.

539 - DHC-6-300 C-GACU Unity Group Canada Ltd., Airdrie, AB

Registered 08-May-2019; this aircraft was originally imported from the Seychelles in 2017, and had been delivered to Airdrie on 01-Apr-2017. It is ex S7-AAR.

844 - DHC-6-300 C-GKTM 1263343 Alberta Ltd., Calgary, AB

Returned to Unity Group Canada Ltd., Airdrie, AB and registered 08-May-2019.

14-May-2019

340 - DHC-6-300 C-FTFX Summit Air Ltd., Yellowknife, NT

Registered to ALCI Aviation Ltd., Oshawa, ON 13-May-2019

970 - DHC-6-400 C-FBVG Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Noted at Victoria, BC 13-May-2019 now having received the red/black/white livery of ConocoPhillips, as seen in the photo below.

15-May-2019

Aurora Gold Mine Sells Guyanese-based Twin Otter in favor of Trans Guyana Airways.

Aurora Gold Mine announced yesterday that DHC-6-300 C-GGIR has been sold, and it is expected to depart Guyana in mid-June. Work previously undertaken with the Twin Otter will now be flown by Trans Guyana Airways. Since the arrival of C-GGIR in Oct-2017 Aurora Gold Mine had been under intense criticism for bringing in a foreign registered aircraft.

New Malaysian Carrier to Operate Two Twin Otters

Kota Kinabalu, 15-May-2019 Sabah’s own Sipadan Air will debut in the domestic market this September when it begins flying the Kota Kinabalu - Semporna route using two Twin Otters. The company is also expected to offer charter flights from Kota Kinabalu to Ranau and Kudat.

Sipadan Air is managed by Equus Air Sdn Bhd.

NRL Introduces Newly Acquired Aircraft for Airborne Research

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) and the Navy's premier science and technology research squadron, Scientific Development Squadron ONE (VXS-1), unveiled the UV-18 “Twin Otter” as the newest addition to the squadron’s unique fleet of aircraft research platforms, May 11 .

The Twin Otter is a safe, highly maneuverable and extremely versatile aircraft,” said Cmdr. Erik Thomas, commanding officer for VXS-1. “The fact that it is unpressurized simplifies modifications and will accelerate our ability to get projects airborne for the Naval Research Enterprise.”

The aircraft compliments the VXS-1 “Warlocks” fleet by providing an affordable and stable research platform with slow flight capabilities and an operational payload of up to 3,000 pounds.

The performance capabilities of the UV-18 aircraft offer customers a slow flight speed of 85 mph, a maximum cruise speed of 190 mph, a nominal service ceiling of 13,000 feet (higher with supplemental oxygen), and a six-hour flight duration dependent on payload and flight configuration.

In addition to the UV-18, VXS-1 operates a varying range of aircraft that include three NP-3C and P-3C Orions, an RC-12 King Air, and 12 TigerShark Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

The fleet of unique squadron aircraft are operated and maintained by the men and women of VXS-1 and contain an S&T framework to provide power, Ethernet, and GPS feeds as required for temporary project installations and to quickly conduct airborne research. The squadron has a self-contained configuration and project shop to assist prospective customers with rack designs, gear installations and flight clearances.

“Using our squadron’s aircraft, scientists and engineers can install and test the latest technology they are developing in an operational environment anywhere in the world. We truly turn their ideas into reality,” Thomas said.

Providing proof of concept for the latest technology, VXS-1 enables operational fleet commands to receive time pertinent technological advances to better execute their missions and fill critical capability gaps in their theatre.

Historically the squadron has supported a broad spectrum of research projects, which include magnetic variation mapping, hydro-acoustic research, bathymetry, electronic countermeasures, gravity mapping, electro-optical and radar research, and remote measuring of water contained in snow for NASA.

28-May-2019

340 - DHC-6-300 C-FTFX ALCI Aviation Ltd., Oshawa, ON

As seen in the photo below, the aircraft is being operated for Parachute School of Toronto from a base at Baldwin, ON which is south of Lake Simcoe.

897 - DHC-6-400 C-GVKI Pacific Sky Aviation Ltd., North Saanich BC

Noted at Victoria 19-May-2019 now having been repainted in an overall grey c/s; flew Victoria, BC - Bellingham, WA - Spokane-Int’l, WA the same day.

952 - DHC-6-400 VP-CHR Sea Aviation 2 Ltd., Georgetown

Flew Altenrhein/Saint Gallen - Nimes - Brindisi - Athens - Heraklion 21/23-May-2019. The aircraft is seen below at Heraklion prior to departure.

960 - DHC-6-400 VP-CHP Sea Aviation 2 Ltd., Georgetown

Flew Altenrhein/Saint Gallen - Nimes - Brindisi - Athens - Heraklion 21/23-May-2019.

967 - DHC-6-400 C-GVLE Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered to Planes & Parts Ltd., Strathmore, AB 21-May-2019; the aircraft was previously delivered in early April (by Planes & Parts/Worldwide Ferry) to Altenrhein/Saint Gallen. It is aircraft number three for the Cayman holding company Sea Aviation. It is seen below before departure from Canada.

29-May-2019

239 - DHC-6-300 N239Z Regent Aircraft Services South, Dickinson, TX

Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Minot, ND - South St. Paul, MN - Madison, WI - Burlington, WI - Manassas, VA 28/29-May-2019. The aircraft is seen below prior to departure from Calgary, and then on arrival at Manassas for operation by Aurora Flight Sciences.

970 - DHC-6-400 C-FBVG Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registration cancelled 28-May-2019 to U.S.A. for ConocoPhillips.

Viking Plans World Demonstration Tour for Guardian 400 Twin Otter Special Missions Variant

Ottawa, Ontario, May 29th, 2019: Today during the CANSEC Defence & Security show, Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia has announced its plans to hold a world demonstration tour for its Guardian 400 aircraft, the special missions variant of the Viking Series 400 Twin Otter. The world tour will include detailed briefings and demonstration flights in Europe, Africa, Middle East, India, South East Asia, Oceania, and North America.

For the past six months, a production Series 400 Twin Otter has been undergoing modifications to transform into Viking’s Guardian 400 demonstrator aircraft for the proposed world tour. It will feature a left-hand SCAR pod with Hensoldt Argos EO/IR imaging turret, multi-spectral HDTV camera, mega-pixel HD Thermal imager, laser range finder, multi-mode auto tracker, and Remote Image Bus (RIB) video feed for display on the cockpit MFD or crew workstation. The demonstrator will also feature a right-hand SCAR pod with Leonardo Osprey Radar System and Sentient Vidar Camera system.

In addition to its mission sensor package, the Guardian 400 prototype will be equipped with an Airborne Technologies’ tactical workstation with high-definition touchscreen monitors, data/voice/video recorder, Mission Management Unit (MMU), mission radio communications, intuitive hand controller for MCU & SLR camera targeting, CarteNav AIMS mission system software, Kestrel MTI targeting software, and IKHANA ergonomic mission seat for optimized crew comfort. The prototype will also be equipped with Viking conformal bubble windows, left and right wing-mounted hard points by IKHANA, Thunder Bay Aviation stretcher racks, and an aft lavatory for crew comfort.

With a target launch date of September 2019, the Guardian 400 world tour has briefing and demonstration flights proposed throughout Europe, North Africa, Central Africa, Southeastern Africa, the Middle East, Southern Asia, Asia Pacific, North America and will culminate in Ottawa, Canada to coincide with the 2020 CANSEC Defence & Security show.

“As we’ve anticipated development of a Guardian 400 technical demonstrator for many years, to now be able to show off its unique performance capabilities and incredible versatility to interested military and government organizations in their home countries is exciting to say the least,” said Robert Mauracher, Viking executive vice president, Sales & Marketing. “While the tour details are still under development, we encourage interested parties to contact us if they wish to participate in a flight demonstration.”

About the Guardian 400 Twin Otter:

Viking developed the Guardian 400 in response to foreign military and government agency demand for a medium-range maritime patrol, SAR and critical infrastructure platform based on the new Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft. Designed as an economical force multiplier for 21st century surveillance and security requirements, the Guardian 400’s low acquisition and operating costs combined with its modern, flexible architecture allows it to be customized to suit operators’ financial and mission requirements. The Guardian 400’s robust design, minimal maintenance requirements, and exceptional short field performance capabilities make it ideally suited for specialized government operations in extreme environments. Certified under the restricted category, the Guardian 400’s increased take-off weight and extended range internal Patrol Tank allow for operational sorties over 10 hours in duration.

Trusted by the governments of Peru, Panama, the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam, over thirty Twin Otter Guardian 400 aircraft have now entered service in various roles,including maritime surveillance, search & rescue, parachute operations, pipeline monitoring, drug enforcement, medevac, and critical infrastructure support.

03-Jun-2019

925 - DHC-6-400 C-GNVA Vityaz Avia, Moscow [Planes & Parts Ltd., Strathmore, AB]

Flew Altenrhein/Saint Gallen - Friedrichshafen 31-May-2019 for paperwork purposes, but is expected to return to Switzerland later this month. The aircraft had been parked at Altenrhein/Saint Gallen for the past 3 years, having arrived there on 22-May-2016.

05-Jun-2019

239 - DHC-6-300 N239Z Aurora Flight Sciences, Manassas, VA

Registered 31-May-2019.

291 - DHC-6-300 N291AL ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc., Anchorage, AK [Ashe Aircraft Leasing]

Flew Deadhorse, AK - Fairbanks, AK - Anchorage, AK 29-May-2019, presumably completing the lease which began on 02-Feb-2019.

970 - DHC-6-400 N790CP ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc., Anchorage, AK

Registered 03-Jun-2019, ex C-FBVG.

07-Jun-2019

963 - DHC-6-400 N963VK Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC [Bank of Utah Trustee]

Officially re-imported to Canada again 06-Jun-2019. The aircraft returned Murrieta, CA - Redding, CA - Victoria-Int’l, BC 31-May-2018 following completion work with Ikhana, and is now pending delivery to Qatar.

970 - DHC-6-400 N790CP ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc., Anchorage, AK

Flew Victoria, BC - Bellingham, WA - Spokane-Int’l, WA - Walla Walla, WA - Billings, MT 05/07-Jun-2019.

983 - DHC-6-400 C-GMVT Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered 04-Jun-2019.

10-Jun-2019

967 - DHC-6-400 C-GVLE Planes & Parts Ltd., Strathmore AB

Registration cancelled 10-Jun-2019 to the Cayman Islands; this is a catch up on documentation, the aircraft having been delivered to Switzerland at the start of Apr-2019.

970 - DHC-6-400 N790CP ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc., Anchorage, AK

Updating previous entry; continued Billings, MT - Pierre, SD - Lincoln, NE - Kansas City, MO - Little Rock, AR - Meridian, MS - Titusville, FL 07/10-Jun-2019.

14-Jun-2019

588 - DHC-6-300 C-FBBW Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Noted at Calgary-Int’l, AB 12-Jun-2019 in full Manta Air c/s, in preparation for lease.

984 - DHC-6-400 C-GVVA Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered 11-Jun-2019.

18-Jun-2019

291 - DHC-6-300 N291AL ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc., Anchorage, AK [Alberta Aircraft Leasing]

Flew Anchorage, AK - Deadhorse-Alpine, AK 17-Jun-2019 as CON291, returning to service after having most recently been parked in Anchorage.

963 - DHC-6-400 C-FVGY Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered 17-Jun-2019, ex N963VK. This is one of the Qatar airplanes, which had been registered in the U.S. while undergoing work at Ikhana.

Viking Launches World Demonstration Tour for Guardian 400 Special Mission Aircraft at Paris International Airshow

Paris, France, June 17th, 2019: Today at the 2019 Paris International Airshow, Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia has revealed its Guardian 400 special mission variant of the Series 400 Twin Otter at its first public event. This also marks the launch of the global demonstration tour announced by Viking in late May.

Featuring a pixelated camouflage paint scheme, the Guardian 400 demonstrator aircraft flew from Viking’s corporate headquarters in Western-Canada at the beginning of June to Airborne Technologies’ facilities in Wiener Neustadt, Austria for further modifications prior to the Paris Air Show.

Airborne Technologies, Viking’s principal partner for the tour, is missionizing the Guardian 400 demonstrator aircraft. It has designed and manufactured the wing-mounted SCAR pods that house the aircraft’s sensor equipment and its Airborne LINX® flexible surveillance architecture solution that integrates all sensors and communications systems on board the aircraft with an intuitive user interface.

The sensor equipment installed on the Guardian 400 demonstrator aircraft has been supplied by key tour sponsors, including Hensoldt, Leonardo, Sentient. Hensoldt has supplied the Argos EO/IR imaging turret with multi-spectral HDTV camera, mega-pixel HD Thermal imager, laser range finder, multi-mode auto tracker, and Remote Image Bus (RIB) video feed for display on the cockpit MFD and/or crew workstation.

An Osprey Radar system, supplied by Leonardo, is a low size weight and power (SWaP) active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar surveillance system that features 120-degree forward swath and true multi-mission capability for high performance maritime and land surveillance. The Osprey system also provides high-resolution ground mapping, small and low speed ground target indication, and air-to-air surveillance, tracking and intercept capability.

Sentient has supplied the Visual Detection and Ranging (ViDAR) Camera system complete with Kestrel moving target indication (MTI). The VidAR is a wide area optical search system consisting of high-resolution sensors coupled with onboard automation software capable of detecting small objects and dramatically extending aircraft coverage during Search & Rescue missions. The Kestrel MTI continuously detects moving objects while increasing the surveillance area by a factor of 20, thereby reducing operator fatigue and increasing reliable detection over long missions.

CarteNav Solutions, also a key contributor to the Guardian 400 demonstrator, is providing its AIMS mission system software that processes and manages imagery and data from the various sensors to enhance situational awareness and improve mission effectiveness with real time, geo-referenced local operating pictures.

The Guardian 400 prototype will also feature an Airborne Technologies’ tactical workstation with high- definition touchscreen monitors, data/voice/video recorder, Mission Management Unit (MMU), mission radio communications, intuitive hand controller for MCU & SLR camera targeting and IKHANA ergonomic operators mission seat for optimized crew comfort. The prototype will also be equipped with Viking conformal bubble windows, left and right NATO standard wing-mounted hard points by IKHANA, Thunder Bay Aviation stretcher racks, and an aft lavatory for crew comfort.

“We have been engaged in the special missions arena for many years, and have put together a team of partners, led by Airborne Technologies, with extensive experience integrating flexible architecture solutions that are customized to suit each customer’s specific mission requirements,” said Robert Mauracher, Viking executive vice president, Sales & Marketing.

AeroSimulators Group is providing simulation support for the Guardian 400 aircraft demonstration at the Paris International Airshow as well as providing additional simulation support during the world demonstration tour.

Immediately following the Paris International Airshow, the Guardian 400 demonstrator aircraft will return to Airborne’s facility in Austria and be made available for European prospects to view until mid-September when the aircraft embarks on the next leg of its world tour.

The Guardian 400 world demonstration tour encompasses detailed briefings and demonstration flights scheduled for Austria, Italy, Algeria, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Ghana, Nigeria, Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Kenya, Djibouti, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, Russia, United States, and Canada. A tour extension to Central and South America is also under consideration to commence in the fall of 2020.

The Guardian 400 demonstrator aircraft will also be available for viewing in conjunction with the 2019 Dubai Airshow, 2020 Singapore Airshow, and the 2020 CANSEC Defence & Security Show in Ottawa, Canada.

Air Antilles to Become First Caribbean Operator, First Certified Steep Approach Operator with Purchase of Viking Series 400 Twin Otters

Paris, France, June 18th, 2019: Viking Air Limited of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and Air Antilles, of Guadeloupe, French West Indies, have signed an agreement for the purchase of two Viking Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft, making Air Antilles the first commercial operator of the Series 400 in the Caribbean. Also forming part of the purchase agreement, Air Antilles will become the first Series 400 Twin Otter operator to receive European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification for steep approach operations.

The two Viking-built Series 400 Twin Otters are scheduled for delivery to Air Antilles in the last quarter of 2019 and will be configured as 19-passenger regional commuter landplanes to replace the two legacy de Havilland Series 300 aircraft currently in commercial service with the airline.

With delivery of the Series 400 aircraft, Air Antilles will become the first commercial operator to receive EASA certification for steep approach landings, providing the airline with procedures to operate at approach angles in excess of 4.5 degrees. This is essential for Air Antilles’ scheduled operations to Gustaf III airport in Saint Barthelemy in order to satisfy EASA’s requirements for all commercial aircraft that access the airport to have factory certification for steep approach landings due to the surrounding mountainous terrain.

Eric Kourry, chairman of Guyane Aero Invest, the holding company of Air Antilles, commented, “As an operator of legacy de Havilland Series 300 aircraft for more than a decade, our knowledge of the Twin Otter’s exceptional flight capabilities, ease of maintenance, high dispatch reliability and suitability for our operations made selection of the Viking Series 400 a natural choice for upgrading our fleet.

“As travel tourism in the Caribbean expands, improvements to safety are becoming increasingly important for airlines to retain a competitive advantage. The innumerous improvements made to the new Series 400 will help Air Antilles increase safety and bring added value to their flight operations,” said David Caporali, Viking regional sales director for the Americas. He added, “The Caribbean shows encouraging market opportunities for Series 400 Twin Otter due to its low operating costs, ability to access the many short runways throughout the region, and its ability to support growth of an inter-island commercial transportation network. We highly value Air Antilles' initiative to be the launch customer for the Series 400 in the region and are confident this relationship will yield many good results for both parties.”

19-Jun-2019

291 - DHC-6-300 N291AL ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc., Anchorage, AK

Flew Fairbanks, AK - Whitehorse, YT 19-Jun-2019, presumably now on its return trip back to Rocky Mountain Aircraft (Alberta Aircraft Leasing) in Springbank. It had been on lease to ConocoPhil

05-Jul-2019

291 - DHC-6-300 N291AL ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc., Anchorage, AK

Flew Fairbanks, AK - Whitehorse, YT 19-Jun-2019, presumably now on its return trip back to Rocky Mountain Aircraft (Alberta Aircraft Leasing) in Springbank. It had been on lease to ConocoPhillips since 02-Feb-2019.

355 - DHC-6-300 C-FCSW Rocky Mountain Aircraft, Calgary, AB [Ashe Aircraft Enterprises]

Repaint completed by Upper Valley Aviation, and flew Chilliwack, BC - Vernon, BC - Springbank, AB 03-Jul-2019. As seen in the photos below, the aircraft has received full Manta Air livery. It was positioned back to Springbank by World Wide Ferry, who is also expected to complete the delivery flight to the Maldives in due course.

368 - DHC-6-300 C-GGIR Guyana Goldfields Inc., Toronto, ON

Updating previous entries; continued Cockburn Town - Fort Pierce, FL - Greensboro, NC - Buffalo, NY - Toronto-Buttonville, ON 21/22-Jun-2019.

524 - DHC-6-300 Vistaliner TG-JCA ARM Aviación, S.A., Guatemala City

Last known to be flying for the United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) in 2017, TG-JCA has been returned to ARM Aviación, and more recently moved to Jamaica with upstart Jam Air Express. The aircraft is seen below on arrival in Montego Bay 23-Jun-2019 and again 04-Jul-2019 after receiving Jam Air titles.

17-Jul-2019

202 - DHC-6-200 N711AS TAC Air Ops LLC, Coronado, CA

Registered to TAC Air Ops LLC, Jamul, CA 12-Jul-2019

272 - DHC-6-300 C-GBEB Province of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB

Flew Winnipeg, MB - Prince Albert, SK - La Ronge, SK 09-May-2019 on delivery, and registered 16-Jul-2019 to Transwest Air LP, Prince Albert, SK.

368 - DHC-6-300 C-GGIR Guyana Goldfields Inc., Toronto, ON

Updating previous entries; flew Toronto-Buttonville, ON - Sault Ste Marie, ON - Thunder Bay, ON - Winnipeg, MB - Regina, SK - Calgary, AB 12/13-Jul-2019.

644 - DHC-6-300 N300DZ TAC Air Ops LLC, Coronado, CA

Registered to TAC Air Ops LLC, Jamul, CA 12-Jul-2019

767 - DHC-6-300 N3PY TAC Air Ops LLC, Coronado, CA

Registered to TAC Air Ops LLC, Jamul, CA 12-Jul-2019

Malaysian startup SKS Airways is preparing to launch services using de Havilland Canada DHC-6-300 Twin Otters in the next few weeks.

Credit: www.smartaviation-apac.com

SKS Airways spokesman, Nidzam Norwani, says the airline, which is a subsidiary of property developer SKS Group, is weeks away from obtaining its air operator’s certificate (AOC), which will allow it to start selling tickets. It is also in the process of certifying its initial fleet of four 19-seat Series 300 Twin Otters, he adds.

The airline’s strategy is to fly to several underserved tourist destinations in the country, Nidzam says. Nidzam declines to say which routes it plans to serve arguing that it is unable to disclose this publicly while the AOC process is still underway.

But on the airline’s website it lists Taman Negara, Langkawi, Pangkor, Redang and Tioman as potential destinations.

These destinations currently have no scheduled air services, with the exception of Langkawi island.

Taman Negara is a national park in peninsular Malaysia that has a small airstrip. Pangkor is an island off peninsula Malaysia’s west coast and Tioman and Redang are airports off peninsula Malaysia’s east coast. All these islands have resorts and are popular with tourists.

SKS Airways is based in the city of Johor Bahru, bordering Singapore, but Nidzam says the airline will most likely link destinations to Kuala Lumpur’s Subang Airport and Singapore’s Seletar Airport.

“When we get our AOC, we will start with four secondhand Twin Otters, with the possibility of getting more. The 19-seat size is good for new routes and can easily access smaller airports which are difficult to get to,” Nidzam says.

SKS Airways is SKS Group’s first foray into aviation. The property developer owns malls, offices and hotels across Malaysia’s southern state of Johor and in Perth, Australia.

Maldives carrier Villa Air (Flyme) has unveiled the livery to be carried on their Twin Otter aircraft (see blog entry 16-Apr-2019). The scheme is based on the Yellow Fin Tuna.

23-Jul-2019

66 - DHC-6-100 N166DH Sky Lift Aviation LLC, Lewes, DE

Registered to Randigo LLC, Wilmington, DE 19-Jul-2019.

231 - DHC-6-300 N564E Regent Aircraft Services Inc., Calgary, AB

Status update with thanks to Regent Aircraft Services; currently in open storage on the ramp at the company hangar in Calgary. It is the former RDPL-34180 of Lao Air, which is still carried on the aircraft. It was delivered via container to Calgary at the end of 2018 after having been stored at Fort Pierce, FL since Oct-2014.

360 - DHC-6-300 HP-1509PS Regent Aircraft Services Inc., Calgary, AB

Status update with thanks to Regent Aircraft Services; currently in open storage on the ramp at the company hangar in Calgary. It was delivered via container from Panama in Jan-2019.

368 - DHC-6-300 C-GGIR Guyana Goldfields Inc., Toronto, ON

Status update with thanks to Regent Aircraft Services; currently present in Calgary, AB for maintenance check and update, prior to being delivered to new operator. Registration cancelled 22-Jul-2019 to U.S.A.

403 - DHC-6-300 HP-747APP Regent Aircraft Services Inc., Calgary, AB

Status update with thanks to Regent Aircraft Services; as seen in the photo at the top of the page, the aircraft is near completion at Regent’s facility at the Houston-Southwest Airport (KAXH). The aircraft was delivered via container to Houston in Jan-2019.

455 - DHC-6-300 C-GIQE Regent Aircraft Services Inc., Calgary, AB

Status update with thanks to Regent Aircraft Services; currently hangared in Calgary, AB and rebuild is about 50% completed. This aircraft was recovered in Nepal during Sep-2018 and was delivered to Calgary via container for rebuilding. It is the former 9N-ABM last operated by Tara Air.

532 - DHC-6-300 HP-1507PS Regent Aircraft Services Inc., Calgary, AB

Status update with thanks to Regent Aircraft Services; currently hangared in Calgary, AB with an expected completion date this fall. This aircraft was delivered via container from Panama to Calgary back in Jan-2019, and previously operated by Air Panama.

539 - DHC-6-300 C-GACU Unity Group Canada Ltd., Airdrie, AB

Registered to 1263343 Alberta (Enerjet) Ltd., Calgary, AB. C-GACU is the former S7-AAR which was delivered from the Seychelles to Calgary in Mar-2017.

966 - DHC-6-400 N966VK Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC [Bank of Utah Trustee]

Registered to Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC 19-Jul-2019.

25-Jul-2019

368 - DHC-6-300 C-GGIR Gravitas Aviation Ltd., West Vancouver, BC

Updating previous entries; registered to Sierra Aviation Holdings LLC, Colorado Springs, CO 24-Jul-2019 as N368SS. The aircraft is seen below at Calgary prior to delivery. Regent Aircraft Services have completed maintenance updates on the aircraft. Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Great Falls, MT - Scottsbluff, NE 25-Jul-2019 on delivery.

31-Jul-2019

IKHANA delivers first Commuter Category RWMI DHC-6-300HG™ Payload Increase/ Increased MTOW STC

IKHANA Aircraft Services, (IKHANA) announces that Rampart Aviation, LLC (“Rampart”) has taken on-time delivery of the first Commuter Category RWMI DHC-6-300HG™ STC, which supports operations at 14,000 lbs. MTOW. The payload increase gives Rampart a competitive advantage over other airplanes and allows it to compete on routes that used to be serviced by other aircraft. According to Rampart Chief Pilot Scott Tripp:

“The airplane performs very well with the payload increase. Our specific mission parameters require an aircraft that can provide maximum payload with the capability to operate safely out of a variety of airfields and during all weather conditions. The IKHANA DHC-6-300HG™ fits that bill perfectly. IKHANA delivered the aircraft ahead of schedule and it has performed flawlessly during the very aggressive testing and training phase of its employment. The aircraft was just used as the vehicle to receive an FAA Check Airman designation for myself and the first approval for full passenger transportation services in the 19- seat configuration. I can’t say enough about the capabilities of the 300HG™. I look forward to adding more of these workhorses to our fleet in the very near future.”

President and CEO of IKHANA, Mr. John A. Zublin stated: An initial group of four (4) pilots have successfully completed type training and have received their FAA approved type rating to operate aircraft equipped with IKHANA’s RWMI DHC-6-300HG™ Commuter Category STC at 14,000 lbs. MTOW. This payload increase provides a capability that is unmatched by any other aircraft in its class. As we started taking orders for the upgrade, we established our DHC-6- 300HG™ type rating class program to efficiently and quickly bring customers online. The training program integrates classroom instruction with hands-on use of a DHC-6-300HG™ aircraft to implement group type ratings in a short time period.”

The RWMI DHC-6-300HG™ STC increases the payload capabilities of the basic DHC-6-300 and, potentially, DHC-6-400 Twin Otter Series aircraft from 12,500 lbs. (5670 Kg) to 14,000 lbs. (6350 Kg) MTOW. As a Standard and Passenger Commuter Category STC with both FAA and EASA approvals, the DHC-6 Series 300 aircraft can be approved to operate in revenue service without special purpose restrictions. By contrast IKHANA’s other RWMI DHC-6-300RG™/- 400RG™ STC is limited to special missions operations, constraining operators from carrying passengers for revenue service.

IKHANA has been a key provider of enhancements for the worldwide DHC-6 Twin Otter fleet with products including the RWMI DHC-6 Re-Life Wing Box™, RWMI DHC-6 Re-Life Fuselage™, RWMI DHC-6 Re-Life Flight Controls™, RWMI DHC-6 Re-Life Nacelles™, RWMI DHC-6-200HG™ (allowing DHC-6- 100 and 200 series to operate at 12,500 lbs.), enhanced air conditioning, upgraded avionics, VIP amenities, cargo handling, camera hatches, and integration of surveillance/patrol systems. IKHANA’s modifications support a variety of customers in executive transport, regional/commuter airlines, and special missions operations.

334 - DHC-6-300 N344CS Rampart Aviation, Colorado Springs, CO [Transport Company LLC]

Upgraded to DHC-6-300HG™ standard by Ikhana Aircraft Services. (as discussed above). Flew Carlsbad, CA - Albuquerque, NM - Colorado Springs, CO 23-Jul-2019 back to Rampart after conversion. In service 30/31-Jul-2019 Colorado Springs, CO - Lake Havasu City, AZ - San Diego-Halsey - San Clemente, CA.

368 - DHC-6-300 N368SS Rampart Aviation, Colorado Springs, CO [Sierra Aviation Holdings]

Updating previous entries; continued Scottsbluff, NE - Colorado Springs, CO - Gallup, NM - San Diego-Halsey - San Clemente, CA 25/30-Jul-2019.

403 - DHC-6-300 HP-747APP Aeroperlas, Panama City

Updating previous entries (when aircraft was delivered to the U.S.A.); registered to DHC6-403 Equity LLC, Palm Beach FL 30-Jul-2019. The aircraft is currently available for lease in the U.S.A. via Regent Aircraft Services

12-Aug-2019

792 - DHC-6-300 J8-UNI SVG Air, Saint Vincent [Unity Group Ltd.]

Flew Saint Vincent - Beef Island - Providenciales - Nassau - Fort Lauderdale-Executive - Albany - Birmingham - Walnut Ridge - Topeka - Gillette - Cut Bank - Calgary-Int’l, AB - Airdrie, AB 09/12-Aug-2019 on return to Unity Group in Airdrie, AB.

939 - DHC-6-400 C-GUVA Longview Aviation Asset Management, Saanich, BC

Now known to have become OB-2184P with Servicios Aéreos de los Andes S.A. This aircraft was delivered to Peru back in Jan-2019, as seen in the first photo below, and then more recently at Cusco in full Andes livery.

967 - DHC-6-400 VP-CHO Odyssey Operations Ltd., Georgetown

Officially registered Jul-2019, ex C-GVLE. Note that this 3rd VP- Twin Otter is not registered to Sea Aviation 2 as expected. At the same time, two AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters were registered to Odyssey at the same time.

14-Aug-2019

231 - DHC-6-300 N564E AMS Aircraft Leasing Inc., Port St. Lucie, FL

Registered to DHC6-231 Equity LLC, West Palm Beach, FL 13-Aug-2019. As covered in the 23-Jul-2019 report, this aircraft is currently awaiting rebuild by Regent Aircraft Services in Calgary.

15-Aug-2019

857 - DHC-6-400 PK-BAR PT Air Born, Jakarta [Montrose Global Aircraft Leasing]

Lease to PT Air Born Indonesia concluded by Jun-2019; leased to PT Rimbun Air, Jakarta as PK-CDW. Aircraft had previously been on amphibious floats with Air Born, but has returned to wheels again upon transfer to Rimbun.

167 - DHC-6-200 T-82 Fuerza Aerea Argentina, Buenos Aires

Crashed after striking a snow berm on landing, 54km from the Mariambo Base on Ross Island, Antarctica. The aircraft was on a local training sortie at the time, and there were no injuries to the nine onboard.

320 - DHC-6-300 N322AV Berry Aviation Inc., San Marcos, TX [Avmax Aircraft Leasing]

Details are not yet available, however the aircraft was involved in a serious accident at San Marcos, TX yesterday, 15-Aug-2019. There were no reported injuries to the 3 onboard, however the aircraft appears to have suffered fairly significant damage.

963 - DHC-6-400 C-FVGY Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Calgary-Int’l, AB - Churchill, MB - Iqaluit, NU - Keflavík - Aberdeen - Altenrhein/Saint Gallen 13/18-Aug-2019, and Altenrhein/Saint Gallen - Istanbul 31-Aug-2019 on its delivery flight to Qatar. The aircraft is seen below on the transit through Aberdeen with credit to Graham Speirs.

985 - DHC-6-300 C-GVTM Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered 16-Aug-2019.

19-Aug-2019

403 - DHC-6-300 N403ML Regent Aircraft Services, Calgary, AB [DHC-6-403 Equity LLC]

Flew Houston-Southwest, TX - Borger, TX - Torrington, WY - Roundup, MT - Calgary-Int'l, AB.

20-Aug-2019

974 - DHC-6-400 B-109M Reignwood Air, Beijing

Identity now confirmed; aircraft was delivered to Reignwood earlier this year, and is seen below in the photograph from Sterling Glessing.

21-Aug-2019

660 - DHC-6-300 C-GVLA Longview Aviation Asset Management, North Saanich, BC

Registration cancelled to U.S.A. This is the former DQ-FIE which had been registered to Longview on 09-Jul-2019.

30-Aug-2019

527 - DHC-6-300 N716JP Gravitas Aviation Ltd., West Vancouver, BC

Acquired by Gravitas Aviation 05-Aug-2019 and officially imported to Canada 21-Aug-2019.

966 - DHC-6-400 C-FEGV Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Victoria, BC - Saskatoon, SK - Churchill, MB - Iqaluit, NU - Keflavík - Malmö - Istanbul 25/29-Aug-2019 on delivery to Qatar.

972 - DHC-6-400 C-GLVA Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Victoria, BC - Kelowna, BC 28-Aug-2019, and is seen in the photo below after arrival there.

03-Sep-2019

93 - DHC-6-100 N169TH P M Leasing Inc., Perris, CA

Having been acquired in mid-2018 from long term storage in Washington State, this is the first picture I’ve seen in its current condition. It was taken back in Mar-2019, courtesy of Aeroprints.

164 - DHC-6-200HG™ N164BA Gravitas Aviation Ltd., West Vancouver, BC [Bank of Utah Trustee]

Officially reg’d F-GOCL 21-Jun-2019 to Centre Ecole de Parachutisme Midi Pyrenees, Bouloc. The aircraft had been operating in France since 28-May-2018 with its U.S. registration.

532 - DHC-6-300 N532CV Regent Aircraft Services, Calgary, AB [DHC-6 532 Equity LLC]

Registered 03-Sep-2019, ex HP-1507PS. This aircraft was delivered via container to Calgary at the beginning of 2019.

895 - DHC-6-400 CC-AMM Barrick Servicios Mineros S.A., La Serena

Noted at Lake Simcoe, ON 29-Jun-2019 as seen in the photograph below. It appears as though the aircraft departed Chile in early May-2019, and flew via Liberia, Costa Rica on 05-May-2019. Officially imported to Canada 05-Sep-2019.

05-Sep-2019

949 - DHC-6-400 C-GVFP Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Canadian registration cancelled 05-Sep-2019 on export to U.S.A.

09-Sep-2019

311 - DHC-6-300 C-FBBV Kenn Borek Air, Calgary, AB

Flew Hay River, NT - Calgary-Int’l, AB 08-Sep-2019, presumably to be prepared for transfer to Antarctica.

793 - DHC-6-300 C-FKBU Kenn Borek Air, Calgary, AB

Flew Iqaluit, NU - Kuujjuaq, QC - Goose Bay, NL 29/30-Aug-2019 and entered service 01-Sep-2019 from Goose Bay.

963 - DHC-6-400 C-FVGY Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen - Van - Doha 07/08-Sep-2019, completing its delivery flight to the Government of Qatar.

966 - DHC-6-400 C-FVGY Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Istanbul-Sabiha Gokcen - Van - Doha 07/08-Sep-2019, completing its delivery flight to the Government of Qatar.

10-Sep-2019

702 - DHC-6-300 PK-BRQ PT Aviastar Mandiri, Jakarta

As can be seen in the photo below, PK-BRQ has received the tail livery, and titles of Merpati Nusantara, which was the dominant Twin Otter operator in Indonesia from 1962 to 2014. The repaint is meant as a commemorative salute to Merpati’s influence in unifying remote areas of the archipelago.

To clarify - of course they didn’t operate the Twin Otter until 1967, but the company was formed in 1962.

13-Sep-2019

96 - DHC-6-200HG DU-SD7 Skydive Dubai, Dubai Marina

Re-registered A6-SD7

281 - DHC-6-300 A6-SD5 Skydive Dubai, Dubai Marina

Flew Altenrhein/Saint Gallen - Heraklion - Cairo 13/15-Sep-2019 returning to Dubai following maintenance with Zimex Aviation.

692 - DHC-6-300 N692AR Twin Otter International Inc., Grand Junction, CO

To STOL & GO LLC, Sheridan, WY 06-Sep-2019 and registered to Bank of Utah Trustee, Salt Lake City, UT 10-Sep-2019.

765 - DHC-6-300 DU-SD3 Skydive Dubai, Dubai Marina

Re-registered A6-SD3

841 - DHC-6-300 DU-SD8 Skydive Dubai, Dubai Marina

Re-regiistered A6-SD4

920 - DHC-6-400 DU-SD1 Skydive Dubai, Dubai Marina

Re-registered A6-SD1

963 - DHC-6-400 C-FVGY Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered 11-Sep-2019, and cancelled 11-Sep-2019 as well. This is the Qatar aircraft that completed its delivery flight on 08-Sep-2019.

18-Sep-2019

731 - DHC-6-300 C-FWLG Pal Airlines Ltd., Saint John’s, NL

Flew Kelowna, BC - Victoria, BC 13-Sep-2019 following repaint into Fuerza Aérea Guatemala livery by KF Aerospace. The aircraft is seen below, with thanks to Tim Martin.

895 - DHC-6-400 C-FBGY 994748 Ontario Ltd., Lake Simcoe, ON

Registered 16-Sep-2019, ex CC-AMM

949 - DHC-6-400 N415WT Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Noted at Victoria, BC 12-Sep-2019 as such (and as seen in the photo below). The Canadian registration was cancelled on 05-Sep-2019, being the former C-GFVP.

950 - DHC-6-400 PK-CDC PT Rimbun Air, Jakarta

Missing and presumed crashed between Timika and Ilaga, in Papua Province 18-Sep-2019. The aircraft was operating a cargo flight, with 1.7 tonnes of rice, and there were four persons onboard.

972 - DHC-6-400 C-GLVA Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Kelowna, BC - Victoria, BC 13-Sep-2019 following repaint into Fuerza Aérea Guatemala livery by KF Aerospace. The aircraft is seen below, with thanks to Tim Martin.

21-Sep-2019

324 - DHC-6-300 N495NS Safeway Asset Management Inc., Indiatlantic, FL [Aviation Management Sales]

To SBI Leasing Services Co. Ltd./Seaplane Holdings Cayman Ltd. 20-Sep-2019 and registered with TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc., Salt Lake City, UT same day as Trustee. Flew Fort Pierce, FL - Bermuda - Santa Maria - Tunis - Hurghada - Abu Dhabi - Male 20/26-Sep-2019 on delivery to Trans Maldivian. The flight is being operated by World Wide Ferry of Calgary.

527 - DHC-6-300 N716JP Gravitas Aviation Ltd., West Vancouver, BC

Registered to Unity Group Ltd., Airdrie, AB 19-Sep-2019 as C-GKVO. This is the rebuild project that Gravitas acquired from Bald Mountain Air Service’s insurance carrier, which was recovered from the ice near Deadhorse, AK in 2018.

26-Sep-2019

78 - DHC-6-200HG™ C-FASQ Summit Air, Yellowknife, NT [8199400 Canada Inc.]

Registered to Unity Group Ltd., Airdrie, AB 19-Sep-2019 as C-GKVO. This is the rebuild project that Gravitas acquired from Bald Mountain Air Service’s insurance carrier, which was recovered from the ice near Deadhorse, AK in 2018.

792 - DHC-6-300 J8-UNI SVG Air, Saint Vincent [Unity Group Ltd.]

Officially imported to Canada 24-Sep-2019 and registered to Unity Group Ltd., Airdrie, AB 25-Sep-2019 as C-GKJD. The aircraft was returned from lease on 12-Aug-2019 when it arrived in Airdrie.

950 - DHC-6-400 PK-CDC PT Rimbun Air, Jakarta

Wreckage was located on 22-Sep-2019, and authorities reached the site on 25-Sep-2019. The aircraft collided with a 80 to 90 degree steep mountainside at the 13,453 level, on the eastern side of U Pass.

30-Sep-2019

368 - DHC-6-300 N368SS Rampart Aviation, Colorado Springs, CO [Sierra Aircraft Holdings]

On completion of its Navy duties for the week, the aircraft operated a lengthy trip up the west coast on this past weekend. Departing from Halzey Field in San Diego it flew to San Diego-Montgomery, CA - Marina, CA - Klamath Falls, OR - Astoria, OR - Renton, WA - Anacortes, WA - Ellensburg, WA - Klamath Falls, OR - Los Banos, CA - San Diego-Montgomery, CA and finally back to San Diego-Halzey.

410 - DHC-6-300 N974SW InterCaribbean Airlines, Providenciales [Enterprise Finance]

A bit of a catch-up with this one, but for the record; U.S. registration cancelled 05-Aug-2019 to Turks & Caicos. It had been operating with Intercaribbean since mid-2018, but with the U.S. registration.

793 - DHC-6-300 C-FKBU Kenn Borek Air, Calgary, AB

Flew Goose Bay, NL - Kuujjuaq, QC - Iqaluit, NU 20-Sep-2019 after having been based in Labrador since 29-Aug-2019.

949 - DHC-6-400 N415WT Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC [Bank of Utah Trustee]

Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Bellingham, WA - Moses Lake, WA - Bozeman, MT 18-Sep-2019 on lease to Bridger Aerospace.

972 - DHC-6-400 C-GLVA Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Bellingham, WA - Boise, ID - Albuquerque, NM - Brownsville, TX - Tampico - Villahermosa - Guatemala-La Aurora 27/30-Sep-2019 on delivery to Guatemalan Air Force.

03-Oct-2019

355 - DHC-6-300 C-FCSW Rocky Mountain Aircraft, Calgary, AB [Ashe Aircraft Enterprises]

After a considerable length of time having been ready to go, C-FCSW flew an air test 30-Sep-2019 in preparation for delivery to Manta Air in the Maldives. Flew Springbank, AB - Thompson, MB - Iqaluit, NU - Keflavík - Prague - Hurghada - Al Ain - Malé 03/09-Oct-2019 on delivery. The flight is being operated by World Wide Ferry of Calgary.

548 - DHC-6-300 N814BC Fry’s Electronics Inc., San Jose, CA

Registered to William R. Fry (Trustee), San Jose, CA 02-Oct-2019. All of the Fry’s aircraft (Gulfstream, Sabreliner & Beech) have transitioned to the Trustee ownership in the past month.

733 - DHC-6-300 C-GKBG Kenn Borek Air, Calgary, AB

Flew Calgary-Int'l, AB - Denver-Centennial, CO - McAllen-Miller, TX - Liberia - Guayaquil - Arica - Concepción - Punta Arenas 02/05-Oct-2019

963 - DHC-6-400 C-FVGY Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registration cancelled 01-Oct-2019 to Qatar.

966 - DHC-6-400 N966VK Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC [Bank of Utah Trustee]

Registration cancelled 01-Oct-2019 to Qatar.

09-Oct-2019

52 - DHC-6-100 N52FW Kapowsin Air Sports, Shelton, WA

Flew its last service from Shelton, WA on 28-Jul-2019, and then flew Shelton, WA - Davis, CA - San Diego-Jamul, CA 29-Jul-2019 for operation by Skydive San Diego. It began hauling jumpers the following day.

88 - DHC-6-100 N669JW Pegasus Air Inc., Laurel, DE

Flew Laurel, DE - ? - Bartlesville, OK - Denver-Centennial, CO - Gooding, ID - Caldwell, ID - Shelton, WA 21/22-Aug-2019 on delivery to Kapowsin Air Sports. Entered service from Shelton, WA on 24-Aug-2019. Registered to Kapowsin Air Sports Ltd., Shelton, WA 08-Oct-2019.

Skydive Delmarva ceased operations on or around 06-Sep-2019.

588 - DHC-6-300 C-FBBW Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Calgary, AB - Thompson, MB - Iqaluit, NU - Keflavík - Prague - Hurghada - Al Ain - Male 04/10-Oct-2019 for Manta Air. The flight is being operated by World Wide Ferry of Calgary.

644 - DHC-6-300 N300DZ Skydive San Diego, Jamul, CA [TAC Air Ops LLC]

Returned to TAC Air Ops and registered 12-Jul-2019.

721 - DHC-6-300 C-GIWD Ian W. Delaney, Toronto, ON

Registered to The Craig Evan Corporation, London, ON 07-Oct-2019. The aircraft continues to be based at Toronto-Buttonville.

767 - DHC-6-300 N3PY Skydive San Diego, Jamul, CA [TAC Air Ops LLC]

Returned to TAC Air Ops and registered 12-Jul-2019.

Team JAS Announces Trans Maldivian Airways as the Launch Customer for New Corrosion Resistant Twin Otter Door Handles

Team JAS, the Solutions Company announced today that Trans Maldivian Airways will be the launch customer for their new FAA PMA Approved DHC-6 Twin Otter door handles.  These new design Twin Otter door handles are not only extremely corrosion resistant but also embody improved sealing technology to eliminate the need for continued on-wing maintenance.

“Team JAS is pleased that Tran Maldivian Airways, the largest Twin Otter Seaplane operator in the world, has become not only our launch customer but will also be the fleet leader in evaluating the long-term life of these new Twin Otter door handles” said Jonathon Sanders, Director of Engineering & Manufacturing for Team JAS.  “In addition to a unique new sealing system and a stronger anodized aluminum body, we engineered a new stainless-steel internal shaft to further protect against corrosion and time-consuming recurring maintenance”.

“Team JAS has been a long-time supplier of Parts and MRO Services to Trans Maldivian Airways and we were very excited to be consulted on the new design of these door handles as we operate in such a highly corrosive environment” commented Mr. Ahmed Fazeel, Engineering & Maintenance Manager at Trans Maldivian Airways.   “As the first company to receive these new door handles, we have also agreed to be the fleet leader user to track their performance over time in a large seaplane operation”.

With the world’s largest seaplane fleet, Trans Maldivian Airways flies from Velana International Airport in Male to holiday destinations in the Maldives.  www.transmaldivian.com

 Team JAS is a customer driven solutions company that has supported Turboprop Operators Worldwide for well over 30 years.  With a focus on the Twin Otter and Dash-8 fleets, as well as various other Turboprop platforms, Team JAS has long been a trusted resource to operators looking for timely support and value.  Headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, the 33,000 square foot facility includes sales and logistical support, an engineering and manufacturing division and an FAA & EASA Certified MRO facility.  For more information please contact our team at 904.292.2328 or via email at sales@teamjas.com.  www.teamjas.com

14-Oct-2019

182 - DHC-6-200 P2-MFU Mission Aviation Fellowship PNG, Mount Hagen

Ferried Mount Hagen - Horn Island, QLD - Mareeba, QLD 13-Oct-2019 ending its career with MAF’s Papua New Guinea branch which began in 1996. It also concludes Twin Otter operations for MAF, as they move to an all Cessna Caravan fleet.

226 - DHC-6-200HG™ 8Q-IAG Aerostar Bravo Ltd., Tortola, BVI

Rebuild completed at Altenrhein/St.Gallen and was expected to be test flown in the past couple of days. Once the aircraft is ready to go, it will return to the Maldives, however this time on lease to Manta Air. It has now flown with three Maldivian operators, Hummingbird, Maldivian, and now Manta Air.

8Q-IAG crashed on take-off from Dhoores Island on 16-Nov-2017.

311 - DHC-6-300 C-FBBV Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Calgary-Int’l, - Denver-Centennial, CO - McAllen-Miller, TX - Liberia - Guayaquil 11/14-Oct-2019 enroute to Antarctica for the 2019/2020 season.

338 - DHC-6-300 C-FDHB Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Calgary-Int’l, - Denver-Centennial, CO - McAllen-Miller, TX - Liberia - Guayaquil 11/14-Oct-2019 en route to Antarctica for the 2019/2020 season.

355 - DHC-6-300 C-FCSW Rocky Mountain Aircraft, Calgary, AB [Ashe Aircraft Enterprises]

Updating previous entries; moved from Male to Manta Air’s hangar at Dhaalu for float installation and change to Maldivian registration. As can be seen in the photo below, the aircraft had been carrying the registration 8Q-RAC under the stickered C-FCSW. Looking closely you can also see that the “C” in the Maldivian marks is being stripped down & taped off in preparation to be corrected to a “D”. (8Q-RAD).

555 - DHC-6-300 P2-MFT Mission Aviation Fellowship PNG, Mount Hagen

Ferried Mount Hagen - Horn Island, QLD - Cairns, QLD 15-Aug-2019, having completed operation by MAF’s Papua New Guinea branch. It had been flying there since 2005.

588 - DHC-6-300 8Q-RAC Manta Air Pvt Ltd., Male

Canadian registration cancelled 15-Oct-2019 to Maldives. Flew Malé - Dhaalu for float installation. ex C-FBBW

977 - DHC-6-400 C-FDHV Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registration cancelled 10-Oct-2019 to Argentina.

16-Oct-2019

150 - DHC-6-200 N64150 Skydive Perris, Perris, CA [PM Leasing Inc.]

Flew Perris, CA - Safford, AZ 03-Sep-2019 into Jetcrafters for repaint, and returned back to Perris, CA 03-Oct-2019. The aircraft can be seen below at Safford, having received a livery somewhat similar to the one carried on SC.7 Skyvan N549WB.

66 - DHC-6-100 N166DH Randigo LLC, Wilmington, DE

Collided with Panzl S-330 N540ML while on take-off from Cedartown, GA 11-Oct-2019. FAA reports indicate that N166DH’s near dusk take-off commenced before N540ML has cleared the runway, with both aircraft sustaining considerable damage. The Twin Otter was flyable by 14-Oct-2019 when it flew over to Thomaston, GA for further repairs.

986 - DHC-6-400 C-GVDH Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered 15-Oct-2019.

18-Oct-2019

355 - DHC-6-300 C-FCSW Rocky Mountain Aircraft, Calgary, AB [Ashe Aircraft Enterprises]

Canadian registration cancelled 16-Oct-2019 to Maldives. The aircraft is seen below during the transfer to floats, and the original Maldivian registration of 8Q-RAC still visible. 8Q-RAC was actually used on MSN 588 instead.

426 - DHC-6-300 C-GXXB Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Colorado Springs, CO 18-Oct-2019 enroute to Antarctica.

972 - DHC-6-400 C-GLVA Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Canadian registration cancelled 17-Oct-2019 to Guatemala.

22-Oct-2019

324 - DHC-6-300 8Q-TAL Trans Maldivian Airways, Male [SBI Leasing Services Co. Ltd.]

Registered 15-Oct-2019, ex N495NS. This aircraft was delivered to the Maldives on 26-Sep-2019 by World Wide Ferry.

588 - DHC-6-300 8Q-RAC Manta Aviation Pvt Ltd., Malé [Kenn Borek Air]

Registered 21-Oct-2019, ex C-FBBW. This aircraft was delivered to the Maldives by World Wide Ferry on 10-Oct-2019.

23-Oct-2019

454 - DHC-6-300 C-GDSO Rocky Mountain Aircraft, Calgary, AB [Ashe Aircraft Enterprises]

Flew Springbank, AB - Olds/Didsbury, AB - Thompson, MB - Iqaluit, NU - Keflavík - Belgrade - Hurghada - Al Ain - Malé 23/29-Oct-2019 as it begins the delivery flight to the Maldives. The flight is being operated by World Wide Ferry of Calgary. Canadian registration cancelled 04-Nov-2019 to Maldives.

24-Oct-2019

66 - DHC-6-100 N166DH Randigo LLC, Wilmington, DE

Updating the entry for 16-Oct-2019; after having been ferried to Thomaston, GA on 14-Oct-2019, the aircraft was able to return to Cedartown, GA on 18-Oct-2019, and was back in service again on 20-Oct-2019.

88 - DHC-6-100 N669JW Kapowsin Air Sports, Shelton, WA

Flew Shelton, WA - Abbotsford-Int’l, BC - Chilliwack, BC 22-Oct-2019. Given the destination I am guessing it is for painting at Upper Valley Aviation, as this is a new aircraft for Kapowsin, and it did need a repaint.

200 - DHC-6-200 N123FX Freefall Express, Gardiner, NY

Flew Cedartown, GA - Gardiner, NY 24-Oct-2019 returning to base after having been operating at Skydive Georgia since 07-Oct-2019.

208 - DHC-6-200 N82LH Airborne Support Group Inc., Marion, MT

Flew Rochelle, IL - Beloit, KS - Eloy, AZ 30-Sep/01-Oct-2019 returning to Skydive Arizona after lease to Chicagoland Skydiving. Back in service again from Eloy 02-Oct-2019.

373 - DHC-6-300 C-FKBX Kenn Borek Air, Calgary, AB

Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Denver-Centennial, CO - McAllen-Miller, TX - Liberia 24/25-Oct-2019 en route to Antarctic for the 2019/2020 season.

693 - DHC-6-300 C-GKCS Kenn Borek Air, Calgary, AB

Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Denver-Centennial, CO - McAllen-Miller, TX - Liberia 23/24-Oct-2019 en route to Antarctic for the 2019/2020 season.

767 - DHC-6-300 N3PY TAC Air Ops LLC, Jamul, CA

Flew Jamul, CA - Chandler, AZ - Pueblo, CO - Colorado Springs, CO 10/11-Oct-2019. This aircraft had been available for sale after having been previously flown with Skydive San Diego.

973 - DHC-6-400 C-FBLZ Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Canadian registration cancelled 24-Oct-2019 to U.S.A. Registered to Bank of Utah Trustee 25-Oct-2019 as N973VK. This aircraft arrived at Murrieta, CA 20-Oct-2019 for completion work by Ikhana Group.

27-Oct-2019

732 - DHC-6-300 C-GKBH Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Colorado Springs, CO - McAllen-Miller, TX - Liberia 27/28-Oct-2019 en route to Antarctica for the 2019/2020 season.

28-Oct-2019

447 - DHC-6-300 C-GKBQ Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Thompson, MB - Iqaluit, NU - Keflavík - Belgrade - Hurghada - Al Ain - Male 29-Oct/05-Nov-2019 completing its delivery flight to Manta Air. 28-Oct/05-Nov-2019. The flight is being operated by World Wide Ferry of Calgary.

471 - DHC-6-300 C-GJDE PAL Airlines Ltd., St. John’s, NL

Registered to Air Borealis LP, Goose Bay, NL 28-Oct-2019. This is the second of the Twin Otter fleet to transition to Air Borealis directly.

523 - DHC-6-300 HB-LRO Zimex Aviation Ltd., Glattbrugg

Flew Altenrhein/Saint Gallen - ? - Bahrain - Karachi - Colombo - Kuala Lumpur-Subang - Dili - Cairns, QLD - Luganville 23-Oct/01-Nov-2019.

02-Nov-2019

312 - DHC-6-300 C-GCKB Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Denver-Centennial, CO - McAllen-Miller, TX - Liberia - Guayaquil - Arica - Concepción - Punta Arenas 31-Oct/05-Nov-2019 enroute to Antarctic for the 2019/2020 season.

348 - DHC-6-300 C-FGOG Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Casper-Natrona, WY - McAllen-Miller, TX - Liberia - Guayaquil - Arica - Concepción - Punta Arenas 03/07-Nov-2019 enroute to Antarctic for the 2019/2020 season.

969 - DHC-6-400 C-FVIK Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Kelowna, BC 12-Oct-2019 for painting by KF Aerospace; rolled out in Air Antilles livery 31-Oct-2019 & flew Kelowna, BC - Victoria-Int’l, BC. The aircraft is seen below on arrival in Victoria with usual thanks to Tim Martin.

07-Nov-2019

979 - DHC-6-400 C-FVAM Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered to Pacific Sky Aviation Inc., North Saanich, BC 06-Nov-2019.

987 - DHC-6-400 C-GXVV Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered 07-Nov-2019.

09-Nov-2019

725 - DHC-6-300 C-GKBO Kenn Borek Air Ltd., Calgary, AB

Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Casper-Natrona, WY - McAllen-Miller, TX - Liberia - Guayaquil - Arica - Concepción - Punta Arenas 08/13-Nov-2019

844 - DHC-6-300 C-GKTM Unity Group Ltd., Airdrie, AB

Test-flown from Airdrie 08-Nov-2019

979 - DHC-6-400 C-FVAM Pacific Sky Aviation Ltd., North Saanich, BC

Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Anchorage, AK - Anadyr-Ugolny - Petropavlovsk - Khabarovsk - Vladivostok 09/13-Nov-2019

17-Nov-2019

352 - DHC-6-300 C-GIMK PAL Airlines Ltd., St. John’s, NL

Registered to Air Borealis LP, Goose Bay, NL 14-Nov-2019

391 - DHC-6-300 C-GHVV PAL Airlines Ltd., St. John’s, NL

Registered to Air Borealis LP, Goose Bay, NL 14-Nov-2019

719 - DHC-6-300 C-GNFZ PAL Airlines Ltd., St. John’s, NL

Registered to Air Borealis LP, Goose Bay, NL 14-Nov-2019

971 - DHC-6-400 C-FCVK Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Kelowna, BC 31-Oct-2019 for painting by KF Aerospace. Rolled out in full Air Antilles c/s and flew Kelowna, BC - Victoria-Int’l, BC 14-Nov-2019. The aircraft is seen below with thanks to Tim Martin.

19-Nov-2019

226 - DHC-6-200HG™ HB-LYE Zimex Aviation Ltd., Glattbrugg

Flew Altenrhein/Saint Gallen - Belgrade - Hurghada - Al Ain - Malé - Kudahuvadhoo 17/21-Nov-2019 on delivery to Manta Air. The aircraft had been in Switzerland for repairs since its accident on 16-Nov-2017 while operated by Island Aviation Services. The flight is being operated by World Wide Ferry of Calgary.

447 - DHC-6-300 C-GKBQ Kenn Borek Air, Calgary, AB

Registration cancelled 15-Nov-2019 to Maldives. Registered to Manta Aviation Pvt Ltd., Male [Aerostar Bravo Ltd.] 18-Nov-2019 as 8Q-RAA.

600 - DHC-6-300 C-GIED PAL Airlines Ltd., St. John’s, NL

Registered to Air Borealis LP, Goose Bay, NL 19-Nov-2019

660 - DHC-6-300 N933LC Longview Aviation Asset Management Inc., North Saanich, BC

Officially imported back to Canada 14-Nov-2019. This is the former C-GVLA which had been cancelled on 21-Aug-2019 to the U.S.A.

21-Nov-2019

844 - DHC-6-300 C-GKTM Unity Group Inc., Airdrie, AB

Flew Airdrie, AB - Olds, AB - Thompson, MB - Iqaluit, NU - Keflavík - Wick - Belgrade - Hurghada - Al Ain 20/25-Nov-2019 on delivery to Manta Air. The flight is being operated by World Wide Ferry of Calgary.

25-Nov-2019

226 - DHC-6-200HG™ HB-LYE Zimex Aviation Ltd., Glattbrugg

Swiss registration cancelled 20-Nov-2019 to Maldives

949 - DHC-6-400 C-GVFP Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered to Longview Aviation Asset Management Corp., North Saanich, BC 21-Nov-2019 and cancelled same day as exported to Canada. Registered to Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC 22-Nov-2019 as C-GVFP.

Bridger Aerospace is the launch customer for the Viking CL-415EAF tanker upgrade.

977 - DHC-6-400 LV-JKE Policía Nacional Argentina, Buenos Aires

Handed over on 24-Oct-2019.

978 - DHC-6-400 C-GZVA Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Test flown from Victoria-Int’l, BC 29-Oct-2019 and again 12-Nov-2019.

980 - DHC-6-400 C-GVOT Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Test flown from Victoria-Int’l, BC 25-Nov-2019 and then flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Bellingham, WA - Redding, CA 26-Nov-2019.

981 - DHC-6-400 C-GFVT Longview Aviation Asset Management, North Saanich, BC

Test flown from Victoria-Int’l, BC 04/12-Nov-2019 and then Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Calgary-Int’l, AB 21-Nov-2019.

988 - DHC-6-400 C-FDHV Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered 22-Nov-2019.

28-Nov-2019

Avmax Group Takes Delivery of Two Viking Series 400 Twin Otters for Operation in the Republic of Chad

Calgary, Alberta, November 26th, 2019: At a company ceremony held today, Avmax Group of Calgary, Alberta took delivery of two new Viking Series 400 Twin Otters configured for corporate shuttle operations in support of oil and gas operations in the Republic of Chad. With delivery of these two Series 400 aircraft, Avmax Group becomes the first operator of the Viking Twin Otter in the West African country.

To support their new Series 400 operations, Avmax flight crew(s) will receive initial type training at Viking’s Calgary, Alberta training facility, where they will become familiarized with the Honeywell Primus Apex® integrated digital avionics suite and autopilot operations in the Series 400 Level “D” Full-Flight Simulator. Initial Maintenance type training course(s) will also be provided to the Avmax technical team.

Avmax selected the Series 400 based on their extensive legacy de Havilland Twin Otter experience and confidence that the Twin Otter is the only aircraft capable of reliably operating in the extreme environments and limited access restrictions of the contract locations.

“This multi-million-dollar deal is an excellent example of two Western Canadian companies reaching globally to strengthen aviation. This deal was possible due to Avmax’s strong collaborative relationships with companies both local and worldwide, including China and Chad,” said Mark Maydaniuk, Chief Executive Officer, Avmax. “Aviation continues to thrive globally, with Western Canada being a market leader.”

Robert Mauracher, Viking executive vice president Sales & Marketing, added, “Today, more and more operators around the world are recognizing the unique capabilities and versatility of the Series 400 Twin Otter. I am extremely pleased that a world-class Canadian company like Avmax, with their extensive aircraft portfolio and operational expertise, has selected the Twin Otter for their operational needs.”

978 - DHC-6-400 C-GZVA Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Updating previous entries; registration cancelled 26-Nov-2019 pending revised Certificate of Registration. Arrived Calgary-Int’l, AB 21-Nov-2019 on delivery to Avmax Aircraft Leasing Inc., Calgary, AB and will be transferred to the company’s operation at N’djamena, Chad. Along with MSN 981, the aircraft will operate under contract to CNPIC (China National Petroleum International Chad) beginning on 01-Jan-2020.

980 - DHC-6-400 C-GVOT Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Redding, CA - Murrieta, CA 26-Nov-2019 on pre delivery modifications by Ikhana. Canadian registration cancelled 27-Nov-2019 to U.S.A.

981 - DHC-6-400 C-GFVT Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Updating previous entries ; registration cancelled 26-Nov-2019 pending revised Certificate of Registration. Arrived Calgary-Int’l, AB 21-Nov-2019 on delivery to Avmax Aircraft Leasing Inc., Calgary, AB and will be transferred to the company’s operation at N’djamena, Chad. Along with MSN 978, the aircraft will operate under contract to CNPIC (China National Petroleum International Chad) beginning on 01-Jan-2020.

02-Dec-2019

226 - DHC-6-200HG™ 8Q-RAF Manta Air Pvt Ltd., Malé [Aerostar Bravo Pte Ltd.]

Registered 28-Nov-2019, ex HB-LYE

412 - DHC-6-300 F-OCQZ Air Calédonie, Nouméa

Flew via Luganville - Cairns, QLD - Dilli - Kuala Lumpur — Heraklion - Altenrhein/Saint Gallen 16/24-Nov-2019 for attention with Zimex Aviation.

660 - DHC-6-300 C-GVLA Longview Aviation Asset Management Inc., North Saanich, BC

Updating previous entries; registered 28-Nov-2019; the aircraft had been exported on 21-Aug-2019 to the U.S.A., then subsequently imported again to Canada on 14-Nov-2019.

981 - DHC-6-400 C-GFVT Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Registered to Avmax Aircraft Leasing Inc., Calgary, AB 02-Dec-2019.

03-Dec-2019

94 - DHC-6-200HG™ C-GQKN Harbour Air Ltd., Richmond, BC

Harbour Air titles/logos and floats removed, and dep Vancouver-Int’l, BC to Calgary-Int’l, AB 01-Dec-2019.

403 - DHC-6-300 N403ML Regent Aircraft Services, Calgary, AB [DHC-6 403 Equity LLC]

Test flown from Calgary-Int’l, AB 01-Dec-2019. Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Kalispell-Glacier Park, MT - Riverton, WY - Colorado Springs, CO 01/02-Dec-2019 on lease to Rampart.

978 - DHC-6-400 C-GZVA Avmax Aircraft Leasing Inc., Calgary, AB

Registered 02-Dec-2019. Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Thompson, MB - Iqaluit, NU - Keflavík - Cardiff - Tunis - N’djamena 03/10-Dec-2019 on delivery to Avmax Chad in N’djamena. The flight is being operated by World Wide Ferry of Calgary.

980 - DHC-6-400 N980VK Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC [Bank of Utah Trustee]

Registered 02-Dec-2019

06-Dec-2019

282 - DHC-6-300 OB-1864P Servicios Aéreos de los Andes, Lima

Arrived Calgary-Int’l, AB 08-Nov-2019 on delivery to Gravitas Aviation. The aircraft will undergo paint, interior, avionics and other upgrades at Regent Aircraft Services prior to being made available for sale/lease. It currently has 29K TTSN and PT6A-34 engines.

552 - DHC-6-300 5N-MPU Mobil Producing Nigeria Inc., Lagos

Sold to Gravitas Aviation Ltd., West Vancouver, BC 06-Dec-2019. The aircraft is currently still in Nigeria, where dismantling and shipping will be overseen by Regent Aircraft Services prior to being delivered to Calgary, AB.

782 - DHC-6-300 C-FTMU PAL Airlines Ltd., St. John’s, NL

Registered to Air Borealis LP, Goose Bay, NL 04-Dec-2019.

844 - DHC-6-300 C-GKTM Unity Group Ltd., Airdrie, AB

Registration cancelled 05-Dec-2019 to the Maldives as 8Q-RAG.

981 - DHC-6-400 C-GFVT Avmax Aircraft Leasing Inc., Calgary, AB

Flew Calgary-Int’l, AB - Thompson, MB - Iqaluit, NU - Keflavík - Cardiff - Tunis - N’djamena 05/12-Dec-2019. The flight is being operated by World Wide Ferry of Calgary.

10-Dec-2019

593 - DHC-6-300 HB-LYR RUAG Aviation Schweiz Ltd., Emmen

Flew Sion - Belgrade - Hurghada - Al Ain - Malé - Kuala Lumpur-Subang 06/12-Dec-2019 enroute to Malaysia for SKS Airways. The flight is being operated by World Wide Ferry of Calgary.

971 - DHC-6-400 C-FCVK Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Helena, MT - Lexington, NE - Little Rock, AR - Williston, FL - Providenciales - Charlotte Amalie, USVI Pointe-a-Pitre 09/10-Dec-2019 on delivery to Air Antilles.

12-Dec-2019

330 - DHC-6-300 VQ-TGW InterCaribbean Airlines, Providenciales [Aircraft Investments Ltd.]

Last service 16-Nov-2019 South Caicos - Providenciales. Flew Providenciales - Fort Lauderdale-Executive, FL - Kissimmee, FL - Thomaston, GA 17/19-Nov-2019. Registered 27-Nov-2019 to TVPX Aircraft Solutions Trustee, Salt Lake City, UT as N901WW and ferried to Fort Pierce, FL.

To BCPE Flying Paradise Stepco Ltd. [Bain Capital Private Equity] 12-Dec-2019 and to SBI Leasing Services Ltd., Georgetown same day, remaining in trust with TVPX. Aircraft is currently at Fort Pierce, FL and is being prepared for delivery to Trans Maldivian Airways imminently.

410 - DHC-6-300 VQ-TJP InterCaribbean Airlines, Providenciales [Enterprise Lease Finance]

Last service: 03-Dec-2019 South Caicos - Providenciales (final Twin Otter flight for InterCaribbean). Flew Providenciales - Nassau - Fort Pierce, FL 03-Dec-2019.

To Enterprise Lease Finance LLC 10-Dec-2019 as N974SW To BCPE Flying Paradise Stepco Ltd. [Bain Capital Private Equity] 10-Dec-2019 and to SBI Leasing Services Ltd., Georgetown all the same day, and placed in trust with TVPX. Aircraft is currently at Fort Pierce, FL and is being prepared for delivery to Trans Maldivian Airways shortly.

414 - DHC-6-300 VQ-THG InterCaribbean Airlines, Providenciales [Aircraft Investments Ltd.]

Last service: 02-Dec-2019 South Caicos - Providenciales. Fate: Ferried Providenciales - Nassau - Fort Pierce, FL 03-Dec-2019. To Aircraft Investments Ltd. 10-Dec-2019 as N38535. To BCPE Flying Paradise Stepco Ltd. [Bain Capital Private Equity] 10-Dec-2019 and to SBI Leasing Services Ltd., Georgetown all the same day, and placed in trust with TVPX. Aircraft is currently at Fort Pierce, FL and is being prepared for delivery to Trans Maldivian Airways shortly.

513 - DHC-6-300 VQ-TCG InterCaribbean Airlines, Providenciales [Aircraft Investments Ltd.]

Last service: 25-Nov-2019 Cap Hatien - Providenciales. Registered 27-Nov-2019 to TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc. Trustee, Salt Lake City, UT 27-Nov-2019 as N167LG. To BCPE Flying Paradise Stepco Ltd. [Bain Capital Private Equity] 10-Dec-2019 and to SBI Leasing Services Ltd., Georgetown all the same day, and remaining in trust with TVPX. Aircraft is currently at Fort Pierce, FL and is being prepared for delivery to Trans Maldivian Airways imminently.

17-Dec-2019

7 - DHC-6-100 FACh 931 Fuerza Aerea de Chile, Santiago

Arrived Santiago-Los Cerillos airbase 17-Dec-2019 via road transport. First delivered to the Chilean Air Force on 19-Sep-1966, it was the first of many Twin Otters for Chile, and the first Air Force operated Twin Otter delivered in the world.

Following an accident at Cerro Moreno Air Base near Antofagasta it was transported back to the home base of Grupo Aviacion No. 5 at Puerto Montt, where it remained as a gate guardian. In May-2019 it was transported via road to El Bosque Air Base in Santiago, and then subsequently on to the National Aeronautical and Space Museum at Los Cerillos on 17-Dec-2019. It is expected to be fully restored for continued display there.

Information with thanks to Modo Charlie

202 - DHC-6-200 N711AS TAC Air Ops LLC, Jamul, CA

Registered to TVPX Aircraft Solutions Inc. Trustee, Salt Lake City, UT 12-Dec-2019.

282 - DHC-6-300 OB-1864 Servicios Aéreos de los Andes, Lima

Updating previous entries; officially imported to Canada 19-Dec-2019.

330 - DHC-6-300 N901WW SBI Leasing Services Ltd., Georgetown [BCPE Flying Paradise]

Updating previous entries; aircraft currently remains on the ground at Fort Pierce, FL as of 19-Dec-2019.

389 - DHC-6-300 (Vistaliner) PK-HVN PT Dimonim Air, Jakarta

Noted at Cairns, QLD 15-Dec-2019 still in basic Dimonim Air c/s, but now with Air Sanga titles/logo, and painted as P2-ASM. PK-HVN had been parked at Cairns for a considerable time.

403 - DHC-6-300 N403ML DHC-6 403 Equity LLC, West Palm Beach, FL

Flew Colorado Springs, CO - Mesa, AZ - Marana, AZ - Yuma - San Diego-Halzey, CA 14-Dec-2019, and entered service 16-Dec-2019 San Diego-Halzey, CA - San Clemente NAF, CA.

410 - DHC-6-300 N974SW SBI Leasing Services Ltd., Georgetown [BCPE Flying Paradise]

Flew Fort Pierce, FL - Bermuda 14-Dec-2019; departed Bermuda for Santa Maria 15-Dec-2019 but returned, and has subsequently not left Bermuda again.

414 - DHC-6-300 N38535 SBI Leasing Services Ltd., Georgetown [BCPE Flying Paradise]

Noted at Santa Maria 16-Dec-2019 as seen in the photo below. Updating the previous entries (as the delivery plan has changed); flew Fort Pierce, FL - Bermuda 14-Dec-2019; departed Bermuda for Santa Maria 15-Dec-2019 but returned, and subsequently departed again for Santa Maria 16-Dec-2019.

513 - DHC-6-300 N167LG SBI Leasing Services Ltd., Georgetown [BCPE Flying Paradise]

Updating previous entries; aircraft currently remains on the ground at Fort Pierce, FL as of 19-Dec-2019.

565 - DHC-6-300 P2-MFT Mission Aviation Fellowship PNG, Mount Hagen

Updating previous entries; has reportedly been acquired by Denmark’s Nordic Seaplanes, where it will become OY-NSB. It is expected to be delivered to Switzerland in January 2020, and ready for service by the summer. The aircraft had been parked at Cairns, QLD since 15-Aug-2019.

593 - DHC-6-300 HB-LYR RUAG Aviation Schweiz, Emmen

Swiss registration cancelled 16-Dec-2019 on export to Malaysia.

836 - DHC-6-300 HZ-SCT Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Supreme Commission of Tourism, Jeddah

Sold to Gravitas Aviation Ltd., West Vancouver, BC 12-Dec-2019. The aircraft was inspected by Regent Aircraft Services prior to purchase, and they will supervise the disassembly process for it to be shipped via container to Calgary.

HZ-SCT was built in 1988 and in the subsequent 40 years has only amassed 1,129 hours. It has been parked since 2012. Regent Aircraft Services will reassemble and refurbish the aircraft for onward sale/lease.

969 - DHC-6-400 C-FVIK Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Updating previous entries; flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Helena, MT - Lexington, NE - Little Rock, AR - Williston, FL - Fort Lauderdale-Executive, FL - Providenciales - Pointe-a-Pitre 11/14-Dec-2019 on delivery to Air Antilles. Canadian registration cancelled 16-Dec-2019 to France.
971 - DHC-6-400 C-FCVK Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Updating previous entries; Canadian registration cancelled 16-Dec-2019 on export to France (Air Antilles)

975 - DHC-6-400 C-GUVT Viking Air Ltd., Sidney, BC

Flew Victoria-Int’l, BC - Calgary-Int’l, AB 14-Dec-2019 for installation of ferry tanks prior to delivery to Pegasus Air in Indonesia.