De Havilland, which makes the Twin Otter aircraft, said it is always evaluating opportunities for supply chain partners both in Canada and around the world. “Manufacturing in jurisdictions that support our products is always something we consider when making investments,” a company spokesperson said. The Twin Otter aircraft has been in service for over five decades. It can take on and land on runways and on water (when equipped with floats).

Globally, there are 640 Twin Otter aircraft in service now and 130 of those are amphibian variants. Nearly 100 of these amphibian or sea planes operate in Maldives.

This initiative follows recent budgetary incentives for indigenous seaplane manufacturing, with the company focusing on regions that support their products and long-term investment.

Key Details

• Objective: To strengthen and expand their supply chain for Twin Otter aircraft production.

• Context: The move is driven by increased demand for seaplanes and government initiatives to incentivize local production.

• Target Scope: Global, with a specific interest in jurisdictions that support their aircraft, as noted.

• Current Operations: The Twin Otter has over 640 units in service globally, with 130 being amphibian variants.

De Havilland is focusing on building a robust, and sustainable supply network to meet the growing demand for their aircraft