The dhc6400 twin otter is a new aircraft series in viking airs dhc6 series. Air antilles orders two twin otters news flight global. Apr, 2016 viking air has delivered the first series 400 twin otter into china, handing over the first of 50 aircraft for reignwood aviation group this week at the asian business aviation conference and. Following on the heels of a multiple aircraft purchase from the government of peru, a second major purchase agreement for four viking series 400 twin otters has been. Viking air this week announced an order for up to 50 of its series 400 twin otter aircraft in a deal that will keep production lines at wichitas lee aerospace humming along. And i also need a lot of new toys and art supplies at the moment. Also, i would like to also point out that otter gives me a little extra pocket money each time we sell an otter book. Qatar has taken delivery of a pair of viking air dhc6 series 400 dhc6400 twin otter aircraft, writes jon lake.
Its predecessors include dhc6100, 110, 200, 300, 300m, 310, 320 and 300s. The military version demo of the dhc6400 aircraft, on final runway 31 for a maintenance check at mcm. Combining a proven design with modern technology, the new viking dhc6 twin otter series 400 will provide owners and operators with versatility that works. Viking ramps up twin otter production times colonist. With the bustling 2014 singapore airshow show well underway, viking air limited of victoria, b. Viking in the final phase of certification effort while. Viking responded by hosting a twin otter operators forum to see what the operators wanted, followed it up with market research, and officially launched the series 400 in 2007. Apr 03, 2012 excellent performance of short field take off from new viking twin otter.
Dhc6 twin otter project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The overall weight savings allows the standard 400s to carry a 17passenger load over 150 nautical miles with typical reserves. We use cookies to help you get the best experience when using our website. Viking air has delivered the first series 400 twin otter into china, handing over the first of 50 aircraft for reignwood aviation group this week at the asian business aviation conference and. Pprune forums flight deck forums tech log number for the twin otter. Air antilles to introduce viking 400 to caribbean air. Over the next four years, 12 twin otters, including one which is ready for delivery. Book viking offers off campus solutions to getting books for college. Currently, i am about half way through creating the new operatorfleet files, which is probably the biggest single task.
Viking to market parapublic dhc6 twin otter on world tour news. Cavu aviation finance llc, of palm beach, florida, usa, met with viking late on wednesday afternoon to sign a contract for another. Twin otter series 400 order book sales network continues. By continuing to use this website, you are agreeing to our cookie policy. The aircraft carries a pilot, copilot, and up to 19 passengers, depending upon the seating configuration. Oct 21, 2009 certification for viking series 400 twin otter expected within 90 days. There are 1 new or used twin otter dhc6400 on the aircraft exchange. Ken copiak, plant manager at viking, stands on the tarmac friday with the first albertabuilt twin otter. Its success can be measured by an order book for 110 aircraft. Rosneft has signed its 10aircraft order and viking now has sold 21 twin otter 400s to russian operators, six of which it has delivered to date. But in the twin otter, viking has a great asset, often referred to as a canadian.
Liers, the author of two of the most stunning books that i had read as a small child. Vikings twin otter series 400 aircraft sales continue in. North saanich based, viking airs new series 400 twin otter took to the. Viking air of british columbia has reached a milestone in the production of the new viking dhc6 series 400 twin otter. Also adding to the growing series 400 order book is petro air, a commercial organization developed exclusively to handle. Excellent performance of short field take off from new viking twin otter. Viking air plans to fly a parapublic variant of the dhc6400 twin otter, called the guardian 400, around the world starting in september. Viking is also diversifying by lining up 11 orders to convert cl215 water bombers into a configuration similar to a newer version of the firefighting.
Viking twin otter series 400 final phase of certification. Viking adds two series 400 twin otters to singapore airshow. Viking workers are now putting the finishing touches on the first twin otter assembled in alberta, the 845th built in canada since 1965. Nov 01, 2016 viking air limited of victoria, bc, canada has now received type certification for the series 400 twin otter in brazil, adding to the list of twentynine countries now recognizing the type worldwide. Viking dhc6400 twin otter for fsx fly away simulation. Viking celebrates 50th series 400 twin otter skies mag.
The specially airbrushed 400 series twin otter on wipaire 00 amphibian floats was available for viewing at the nbaa static display. On april 2, 2007, viking announced that with 27 orders and options in hand, it was restarting production of the. The rebirth of a canadian icon open this photo in gallery. Airfast indonesia signs purchase agreement, adic assigned rep for. The aircrafts fixed tricycle undercarriage, stol abilities and high rate of climb have made it a successful cargo, regional passenger airliner and medevac. Series 400 twin otter ensures reliability in remote unimproved airfields and varied operating environments. Floyd award for outstanding contributions to canadian aerospace, viking celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2020. The table below contains the full list of service bulletins that have been issued in relation to dhc2 beaver, dhc3 otter, dhc6 twin otter and dhc7 dash 7. Viking air 10192009 viking in the final phase of certification effort while adding to twin otter series 400 order book. Vancouver islands viking air flying high with reincarnation of twin otter. Viking dhc6400 twin otter aviation photos on jetphotos. Available as standard landplane or optional straight or amphibious floats. With yesterdays announcement of a new dual aircraft order to first flying co.
High quality stormtech full zip fleece hoodie, 80% cotton 20% poly, with doublelayer hood, bottom hem and cuffs. Viking series 400 twin otter receives float certification in. Jun 18, 2019 air antilles has placed an order for two viking twin otter 400 twin turboprops, making the guadeloupe, french west indies airline the first commercial operator of the series 400 in the caribbean. With the bustling 2014 singapore airshow show well underway, viking air limited of victoria, british columbia, canada, was able to capture another multiple aircraft sale of the twin otter series 400, adding to an order book nearing 100 aircraft sold. In order to provide better service to operators, viking ultimately became an official customer service centre for the twin otter. This gave viking the rights to manufacture and provide parts directly to the planes operators. New viking series 400 order viking sells first series 400 twin otters to japanese market first flying to become inaugural twin otter series 400 operator in country. Most of our twin otter dhc6400 aircraft for sale listings include aircraft serial number, images, aircraft specifications and aircraft price.
The aircrafts fixed tricycle undercarriage, stol capabilities, twin turboprop engines and high rate of climb have made it a successful commuter. Viking adds two series 400 twin otters to singapore. Viking twin otter series 400 receives type certification in. The first time i drove north on us61, on the left under the bluffs was a house with two very large hand painted signs as high as the house. Viking air, with wichita help, delivers first twin otter in. Cavu aviation finance llc, of palm beach, florida, usa, met with viking late on wednesday afternoon to sign a. Fiji airways purchases 3 viking series 400 twin otters. The company believes that sales to china will grow to 500 aircraft over the next. With the size of the twin otter fleet, viking began to see how valuable the spare parts business was to their company. Technical publications dhc technical publications viking air ltd. Viking in the final phase of certification effort while adding to twin otter series 400 order book viking series 400 twin otter certification work has entered the final phase towards the goal of achieving transport canada and european aviation safety agency easa certification, expected in. Viking logs orders for two twin otters viking air will deliver two twin otter series 400s to beijingbased reignwood aviation group before the end of this year. North saanich like the series 400 twin otter outside its hangar tuesday, viking air is ready to take off.
Skydiving otters find a home in qatar arabian aerospace. Twin otter series 400 order book sales network continues to grow airfast indonesia signs purchase agreement, adic assigned rep for philippines paris, france, june 22nd, 2011. Viking air limited of victoria, bc, canada and first flying. The 400s is equipped with new generation composite floats that further reduce the aircraft weight when compared to series 400 twin otters configured for complex utility or special missions operation. Air antilles has placed an order for two viking twin otter 400 twin turboprops, making the guadeloupe, french west indies airline the first commercial operator of the series 400 in the caribbean. Viking air dhc 6400 twin otter business jet traveler. The worldwide demand for refurbished twin otters is such that viking air have commenced manufacture of new aircraft in their plant in calgary, using original dehavilland jigs and tools. The largest military order was from the peruvian air force, which in 2011 bought 12 twin otters. May 03, 20 they had the tc for the plane, so they could put the twin otter back into production. New twin otters have been delivered to 23 countries, and will soon be. The viking dhc6 series 400 twin otter aircraft is an allmetal, high wing monoplane, powered by two wing mounted turboprop engines, each driving a threebladed, reversible pitch, fully feathering propeller.
The new manufacture 400 model is externally identical to the 300 but has a honeywell glass cockpit avionics suite. Theres a picture of the flight compartment and new honeywell primus apex avionics suite of the series 400 twin otter at this url. Twin otter series 400 order book sales network continues to grow. On april 2, 2007, viking announced that, nineteen years after being discontinued, with 27 orders and options in hand, it was restarting production of the twin otter. The wings were lengthened, the rear fuselage, tail, and nose were redesigned, and seating was increased to. Viking logs orders for two twin otters air transport. Vancouver islands viking air flying high with reincarnation. Book viking rexburg online a cheaper way to get textbooks. Air antilles has ordered two viking air dhc6400 twin otters to replace ageing turboprops in its fleet. The selex seaspray 5000e multirole electronically scanned search radar is the baseline search radar system for the guardian 400, installed in the nose section with the system antenna located in a radome underneath the nose cone to facilitate 360 rotation, suitable for. Viking air has 100 orders on the books, including the 50 already. On one was painted the cover of a book, a beavers story, and on the other an otter s story.
With the size of the twin otter fleet, viking began to see how valuable the spare parts business was to their. Feb 18, 2010 north saanich a vancouver island company is soaring to new heights with a modern twist on a piece of canadian history. This 19passenger turboprop from viking air has a range of 501750 nm. China is a strong emerging market for the viking series 400 twin otter. The manager of the final assembly plant sometimes has to pinch himself when he sees the fabled bush plane back in production 22 years after the last twin otter, serial number 844, came off the line in ontario. Viking logs orders for two twin otters air transport news. Viking in the final phase of certification effort while adding to twin otter series 400 order book. Twin otter series 400 logo applied centered over the zipper on chest in raised felt with embroidered edges, viking logo full colour embroidered on left cuff.
Viking said the deal is its largest nonmilitary order. Twin otter dhc6400 for sale, the market place for serious buyers and sellers of aircraft around the globe. North saanich based, viking airs new series 400 twin otter took to the skies and performed perfectly in its first test run this week. Now, book viking sells textbooks for 1050% off regular prices and the rental price is usually half or less than their sale price. News viking twin otter series 400 final phase of certification october 20, 2009 by administrator oct. Nov 12, 2015 viking logs orders for two twin otters. Lee aerospace to benefit from viking air order from china.
Nov 17, 2015 viking air and wipaire displayed their latest joint project at the 20 nbaa convention in las vegas. Viking air press release viking air limited of victoria, b. Viking series 400 twin otter certification work has entered the final phase towards the goal of achieving transport canada and european aviation safety agency easa certification, expected in the next 90 days. The aircrafts fixed tricycle undercarriage, stol capabilities, twin turboprop engines and high rate of climb have made it a successful commuter passenger airliner as well as a cargo and medical.
Fiji airways purchases 3 viking series 400 twin otters posted on august 24, 2017. The airfast indonesia and peruvian air force purchase have significantly increased the twin otter series 400 order book, combining with continued worldwide customer deliveries to rapidly increase the market presence of the aircraft. Sep 20, 2017 viking series 400 twin otter receives float certification in china. Twin otter update for 14aug2017 i am continuing to work on the new twinotterworld, which will replace this site in the near future. Book viking started out as a small group of byui students. As originally published in the blog on 30sep2014 from the government of scotland release, today viking has confirmed. Viking air, with wichita help, delivers first twin otter.
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