Cayman Airways Express, a subsidiary of Cayman Airways, has received its third Twin Otter DHC 6-300, with a seating capacity of 19. The new aircraft was manufactured in 1976 and had only operated for Merpati, based in Indonesia.
«This new addition to the Cayman Airways Express fleet, registered as VP-CAW, is equipped with a state-of-the-art avionics suite, enhancing operational reliability for flights to and from Little Cayman,» said Fabian Whorms, President and CEO of Cayman Airways. «This additional aircraft provides much-needed redundancy for Cayman Airways Express, ensuring reliable connections for our customers and greater scheduling flexibility,» he added.
The airline had not incorporated a Twin Otter since 2006. The other two (VP-CXA and CXB) were also manufactured in the 1970s. In addition to the DHC 6 aircraft, the airline operates two Saab 340s, each with a capacity of 34 seats.
The Twin Otters are used for flights to Little Cayman (LYB) from Grand Cayman (GCM) and Cayman Brac (CYB), with up to six daily services. The Saab 340s connect Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac.
Mr. Whorms confirmed that, after completing all necessary registration and regulatory procedures, the Twin Otter will be added to the regular domestic service rotation starting November 17, 2024.
Other Cayman Airways destinations
The domestic route network complements Cayman Airways’ international operations with its four Boeing 737 MAX 8, flying to La Ceiba (LCE), Kingston (KIN), Havana (HAV), Los Angeles (LAX), Miami (MIA), New York (JFK), Panama/Tocumen (PTY), and Tampa (TPA).
