TORONTO, ON (Investorideas.com/Newswire) – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) and Ethiopian Airlines invite representatives of the media to attend a ceremony to celebrate the milestone delivery of the 600th Dash 8-400 aircraft. The aircraft, bearing serial number 4600, will be the 25th Dash 8-400 aircraft delivered to Ethiopian Airlines. Senior executives of Ethiopian Airlines, De Havilland Canada and Longview Aviation Capital, the parent company of De Havilland Canada, will be in attendance.
Where: De Havilland Canada, 123 Garratt Blvd., Toronto, Ontario M3K 1Y5
When: Friday, July 26, 2019
· 12:30 p.m. Media Registration (Main Reception Area)
· 1:00 p.m. Plant operations tour
· 1:40 p.m. Celebration ceremony followed by photo opportunities
· 2:30 p.m. Press conference
· 3:00 p.m. Media visit concludes
Who: · Tewolde GebreMariam, Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Airlines
· David Curtis, Chairman and CEO, Longview Aviation Capital
· Todd Young, Chief Operating Officer, De Havilland Canada
· Randy Poirier, Vice President, Operations, De Havilland Canada
RSVP: Please RSVP to Philippa King (philippa.king@dehavilland.com)
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About Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines (Ethiopian) is the largest and fastest-growing airline in Africa. For more than 70 years of operation, Ethiopian is the continent’s leading carrier, unrivaled in efficiency and operational success.
Ethiopian operates the youngest and most modern fleet to more than 100 international passenger and cargo destinations across five continents. The Ethiopian fleet includes ultra-modern and environmentally friendly aircraft, such as Airbus A350, Boeing 787 Dreamliner, Boeing 777-300ER, Boeing 777-200LR, Boeing 777-200 Freighter, and Bombardier Q-400 double cabin. The average age of the aircraft is five years. Ethiopian is the first airline in Africa to own and operate these aircraft.
About De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
With its acquisition of the Dash 8 aircraft program, Longview Aviation Capital has proudly relaunched De Havilland Canada, one of Canada’s most iconic brands. De Havilland Canada’s portfolio includes sales and production of the Dash 8-400 aircraft, one of the world’s most important commercial aircraft, as well as support for the worldwide fleet of Dash 8-100/200/300/400 aircraft. The company is committed to maintaining the brand’s 90-year-old reputation for expertise, excellence and reliability in its manufacturing and commercial operations, and through its global network providing customer services and support: Website: https://dehavilland.com