Villa Air has added a second DHC-6 Twin Otter seaplane to its operational fleet, the aircraft, registered 8Q-VAC, joins the first Twin Otter, 8Q-VAB which launched the airline’s seaplane service to Villa Park Sun Island Resort last week. Photo: Dave Jamnasteen Villa Air’s return to seaplane operations marks a strategic shift from its previous focus on land based domestic routes using ATR aircraft. The airline had briefly operated a Cessna 208 Caravan seaplane in the early 20

Villa Air has officially commenced operations with its newly acquired DHC-6 Twin Otter seaplane fleet, marking its reentry into the seaplane market. The inaugural flight to Sun Island signals a new chapter for the airline, which has traditionally focused on domestic routes using ATR aircraft. Photo: Inaan Prior to launch, the Twin Otter aircraft were stationed at Maamigili, Villa Air’s operational base where the fleet underwent configuration and readiness checks for seaplane