Quest Kodiak Deliveries Reach New Heights In 2014

Quest Aircraft delivered 30 of its Kodiak turboprop singles last year, the most in any year since the aircraft entered service in late 2007. The deliveries were up slightly from 28 in 2013 and double the 15 handed over to customers in 2012, according to GAMA figures.

The company increased production as the market rebounds and demand grows, said CEO Sam Hill. “We have experienced solid growth both geographically and in a range of market segments,” Hill said, noting success in North America and Asia in particular. “We are working to expand our market expansion there, as well as other parts of the world in the coming year.”

Last year, Quest Aircraft expanded its dealer network in North America and Asia, including a dealer and potential manufacturing agreement with SkyView Aircraft in China. It also secured its first European dealer.

The Kodiak has received certification in 17 countries, and Quest expects several more approvals shortly.