ASIM, nov 23
Mallard Enterprises announces the signing of a LOI for twenty (20) ME-1A Amphibious Aircraft with AeroTech Support Services at Air Expo Abu Dhabi 2024. AeroTech Support Services offers aviation and airport industry clientele a range of specialized services from planning, operations management, and technical advisory services. They provide a broad range of aviation consultancy services and solutions to help organizations facilitate change.
“The new generation ME-1A amphibious aircraft of 21st century design is an ideal addition to the India
market. It will provide a safe, reliable, economical, and environmentally sustainable travel experience
for our customers to areas that were previously inaccessible”, said Dr. Ashwani Khanna, AeroTech
Executive Director.
The ME-1A is a regional amphibious airplane, which can land and take-off from land or water, with a
standard seating capacity of up to 19 passengers offering low emissions, low noise pollution, faster
speed, and low operating costs. It will have a range of over 350 nautical miles (648 kilometres) with 19
passengers and luggage and an extended range of 980 nautical miles (1815 kilometres) with a 10
passenger VIP configuration, all including typical airline fuel reserves. “Mallard Enterprises is excited to partner with AeroTech who has strong regional knowledge and access to a wealth of relationships within India” said Dan Peabody, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Mallard Enterprises. “The ME-1A, with its competitive economics, amphibious capability, speed, and green credentials, fits well with AeroTech’s vision.”
“We look forward to providing AeroTech with modern design highly versatile amphibious aircraft that
supports their needs. The various UDAN routes provide last mile connectivity to Tier 3 cities and remote
locations including islands and coastal areas and the ME-1A is ideally suited for these operations”, said
Mohan Chunduri, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer at Mallard Enterprises.