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Quest Aircraft Company is pleased to announce that it has delivered the first two Kodiaks to China. Blue Eagle Aviation took delivery of the aircraft at the end of Sept., and they are being ferried to China this month. Three additional aircraft will be delivered in Nov.
“This is major achievement for Quest and our international growth,” said Steve Zinda, vice-president of sales, marketing and customer service. “Having Kodiaks in operation in China will raise awareness of the aircraft and its capabilities, which in turn will enhance our sales efforts in this part of the world.”
The Kodiak received certification from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) in late July. The Kodiak is currently certified in 13 countries, with several imminent certifications pending.
“China and the entire Asia-Pacific Rim offer strong market potential for the Kodiak, as the multi-mission capability and efficiency of the aircraft are well-suited to this region,” Zinda continued. “We announced the sale of 12 Kodiaks to Blue Eagle at last year’s NBAA Convention, and we are very excited that soon five of those aircraft will be in service.”
Quest has seen strong market acceptance in key market segments, including personal use, Part 135 operations, government, and humanitarian organizations. The company has also developed a special mission Kodiak, the Air Claw, in conjunction with Northrop Grumman, which recently received FAA Certification.
