British Antarctic Survey Dash 7

Will Horton

on December 28, 2009 12:27 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

The British Antarctic Survey has been awarded the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) registration, after a rigorous assessment by the International Business Aviation Council. BAS says the accreditation was given in recognition of its safe working practices and procedures in the Antarctic's extreme environment.

The organisation's four de Havilland Twin Otters (DHC6-300 series) and the de Havilland Dash 7 (DHC7-110) are used in both logistical support and as science platforms. The Dash 7 is pictured below. Read more...