Kenn Borek Air
Kenn Borek Air has 50 years of experience flying in the most remote environments across the world. From executive charter to cargo, KBA approaches every customer with a focus on quality, safety, convenience and comfort. Our team has the expertise to get it done.
Kenn Borek Air - Wikipedia
On 26 April 2001, Kenn Borek Air used a DHC-6 Twin Otter aircraft to rescue Dr. Ronald Shemenski from the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station. [ 10 ] [ 11 ] [ 12 ] [ 13 ] This was the first ever rescue from the South Pole during the southern winter. [ 14 ]
De Havilland Canada Twin Otter (DHC6) - Kenn Borek Air
The Twin Otter (DHC6) is a twin engine, turbined powered, STOL capable aircraft which can be fitted with high flotation tires, wheel skis, spring skis and floats to allow for operations in almost any environment.
de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter - Wikipedia
The de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter is a Canadian STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) utility aircraft developed by de Havilland Canada in the mid-1960s and still in production today. Built by De Havilland Canada from 1965 to 1988, Viking Air purchased the type certificate and restarted production in 2008, before re-adopting the DHC name in 2022.
About Us - Kenn Borek Air
We are especially known for being one of the largest operators of de Havilland Twin Otter aircraft, capable of operating on wheels, skis and floats. We are headquartered in Calgary, Canada, but our vivid orange and white with a black thunderbolt paint scheme is known around the world.
Twin Otter – reliable helper in Antarctica - Polarjournal
2023年10月13日 · On January 20, 2016, a Twin Otter operated by Kenn Borek Air was about to wing the long return trip from the South Pole via Rothera and Punta Arenas back to Calgary. The aircraft, heavily loaded with fuel, including auxiliary fuselage tank, overshot the runway and became stuck in the snow.
Twin Otters to the rescue - Skies Mag
2016年7月4日 · For the third time in history, a DHC-6 Twin Otter operated by Canada’s Kenn Borek Air has been dispatched to the United States Antarctic Program’s (USAP) Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station to perform a medical evacuation flight in …
C-GIKB Kenn Borek Air De Havilland Canada DHC-6-100 Twin Otter
2024年5月19日 · De Havilland Canada DHC-6-100 Twin Otter with registration C-GIKB (ex CF-CSL, C-FCSL, 8Q-CSL) airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet numbers and names
C-GTKB Kenn Borek Air De Havilland Canada DHC-6-100 Twin Otter
2024年10月2日 · De Havilland Canada DHC-6-100 Twin Otter with registration C-GTKB (ex JDFT-1, C-GIAW, 8Q-IAW, 8Q-TKB, 8Q-MAC) airframe details and operator history including first flight and delivery dates, seat configurations, engines, fleet numbers and names
Pilot Story - Twin Otter Floatplane Pilot - PILOT ... - PILOT CAREER …
The Twin Otter on floats itself is one of the best airplanes to fly and when you couple that with operating in and out of small lagoons you can get some very interesting and challenging flying, especially during the monsoon season.