de Havilland Canada is a Canadian aerospace company known for designing and manufacturing aircraft. Founded in 1928, it became famous for producing the DHC-2 Beaver, a versatile bush plane, and the DHC-6 Twin Otter, which is popular for short takeoff and landing operations. The company has a strong reputation for building rugged and reliable aircraft suited for various environments. In 1992, de Havilland Canada was acquired by Bombardier Inc., which further expanded its aircraft portfolio. The company continues to produce the Dash 8 series, a family of turboprop regional airliners, contributing significantly to the aviation industry in Canada and worldwide.