De Havilland Canada is displaying a fully missionized Twin Otter Guardian 400, the new-generation version of the iconic Twin Otter, at the Farnborough Airshow. Making its first airshow appearance since its rebranding in February, the company comprises the former Longview Aviation and Viking Air and is led by new CEO Brian Chafe. De Havilland Canada is also highlighting at the airshow its Dash 8 regional airliner and DHC-515 firefighting aircraft programs.

Longview purchased the Dash 8 program and the De Havilland brand from Bombardier in 2019, including the type certificates for the out-of-production aircraft and the Q400. Now the Dash 8-400, the latest model of the twin turboprop transport offers 40 percent more range and 30 percent faster cruise speed than conventional turboprops, according to the Ontario, Canada-based company. It announced the DHC-515 Firefighter, the next-generation version of the CL-415 amphibious water bomber, in March, and more than 20 European companies have signed letters of intent to purchase the aircraft. It expects to make its first deliveries by mid-decade.

Manufacturing of the DHC-515 will take place in Calgary, Alberta (Canada), where the company supports CL-215s and CL-415s. The twin-turboprop will be able to refill its water tanks in just 12 seconds and deliver more than 700,000 liters (154,000 gallons) into drop zones in one day.

Building on its heritage as the manufacturer of legendary aircraft including the Beaver, Caribou, and Buffalo, the company’s ambition today is “to be the trusted leader in special mission, transport, and utility aviation solutions,” Chafe said.