FlyJet Aviation orders three ME-1A Amphibious Aircraft from US based Mallard Enterprises

London, July 24, 2024:

Mallard Enterprises announces the signing of an LOI for three ME-1A Amphibious Aircraft with FlyJet Aviation at the Farnborough Airshow 2024.

“With the latest technology platform the ME-1A amphibious aircraft of Mallard Enterprises is an ideal addition to our diverse aircraft fleet. It will extend our reach to previously inaccessible destinations with a safe, reliable, economical, and environmentally sustainable travel experience for our customers”, said Jigisha Parmar, FlyJet Aviation President.

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 be part of the FlyJet’s diverse aircraft fl eet and provide their customers access to new regions” 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, fi ts well with FlyJet’s vision.”

“We are honoured to be a part of FlyJet Aviation’s vision of launching UDAN routes to many remote destinations in India. Mallard Enterprises is a leader in the resurgence of the amphibious aircraft segment in India and the world”, said Mohan Chunduri, Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer, Mallard Enterprises.

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