The Twin Otter’s outstanding airfield performance, durable airframe and low operating costs make it ideal for service to smaller airports in this rugged, mountainous country. Legacy versions of the aircraft have been in continuous service with airlines and other operators in Colombia since 1975 and interest in Viking’s new Series 400 Twin Otter is high.

Robert Mauracher, Viking’s Vice President, Business Development commented: “We’re pleased to be working with Indaer to strengthen our marketing network in Latin America, and see a bright future for the Twin Otter throughout the region.”

Mr. Mauracher’s comments were echoed by Calvin Tuitt, Indaer’s Director, North American and Caribbean Sales.  “Many of our customers see the Twin Otter as the ideal aircraft for operation in the remote jungle and mountainous areas of Colombia.  We’re proud to be working with Viking to introduce new Series 400 aircraft to the Colombian market.”

Indaer International is an aerospace, engineering and technical services company that was created as a successor to ACES, a South American regional airline with a long and successful history of Airbus, Boeing, ATR and Twin Otter operations.

Today Indaer employs 45 full-time engineers, technicians and systems analysts who provide start-up and lease transition assistance; technical training; maintenance planning and oversight; in-service engineering; and field support for airlines and aircraft owners.  The company has hangar facilities in Bogota and Medellin Colombia, engineering offices in Colombia and Brazil, and sales offices in Canada and Switzerland.  In 2009 Indaer supported customers from 11 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia.