SP Shukla, Group President - Aerospace, Defence and Steel, Mahindra Group and Chairman- Mahindra Aerospace said, "We value our alliance with Viking and are confident that the Viking Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft and our 8- and 10-seat Mahindra Airvan will offer a unique product portfolio to customers across various geographies. In India, this portfolio can address the much needed requirements of regional connectivity, where this range of aircraft offers a very suitable solution and desired boost to the UDAN scheme introduced by the Government of India."

David Curtis, President & CEO of Viking Air Ltd., commented, "Viking sees enormous market potential for the Series 400 Twin Otter in India, with a particular emphasis on the seaplane variant as it provides an unmatched transportation solution for servicing India's thousands of kilometers of coastline and river systems. We are confident that our alliance with Mahindra Group, such a well-established and well-regarded company, will provide the necessary traction the Series 400 deserves in India and will offer us new possibilities to collaborate in other territories as well."

Arvind Mehra, Executive Director & CEO, Mahindra Aerospace said, "Viking and Mahindra Aerospace have a natural fit when it comes to the supplying utility aircraft in point-to-point connectivity. These products complement each other well and offer our customers a wide choice depending on the size and scale of their operations. We are sure this is just a beginning and can open up many other opportunities for collaboration, including product development and support."

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