Press Release

Issued by Utility Air.

November 9, 2015

Setouchi Trading Asia Pacific has named Utility Air, based in Sydney, Australia, as its exclusive Kodiak sales representative for Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste and the South Pacific Islands.

“I am proud that Utility Air has been selected to distribute the Kodiak in the Pacific,” said Stephen Pembro, managing director of Utility Air. “The single engine turboprop market in Oceania is strong and we see the Kodiak's combination of superior performance and unmatched value as a winning combination.”

“Utility Air has solid experience in aircraft sales and strong relationships with customers in the region,” said Hiro Abe, executive vice president of Setouchi Trading. “We look forward to them representing us and selling and delivering more Kodiaks in that region very soon.” Setouchi Trading has been a Kodiak dealer since July 2014.

Quest continues to expand its global presence and has seen strong market acceptance in key market segments around the world, including personal use, Part 135 operations, government, and humanitarian organizations. The Kodiak has received 21 certifications covering 31 countries, with several additional certifications imminent.

Utility Air provides unparalleled turn-key aviation solutions throughout the Pacific region, including aircraft brokerage, sales and acquisitions for both new and pre-owned aircraft. Specializing in utility work-horse aircraft, Utility Air is the exclusive distributor for both the Viking Twin Otter Series 400 and Quest Kodiak aircraft in the South Pacific. The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.

Quest Aircraft Company, headquartered in Sandpoint, Idaho, is the manufacturer of the Kodiak, a 10-place single engine turboprop airplane, designed for STOL use and float capability. It offers proven turbine reliability with the Pratt & Whitney PT6 turbine engine, can take off in under 1,000 feet at full gross takeoff weight of 7,255 lbs and climb at over 1,300 feet per minute.