De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) announced several aircraft sales during the Farnborough airshow near London, U.K.
Widerøe
Widerøe Asset AS (Widerøe) of Norway has signed a purchase agreement for two DHC OEM Certified Refurbished Dash 8-400 aircraft.
“Wideroe is one of our long-term customers and we are thrilled to announce their purchase of two DHC OEM Certified Refurbished Aircraft,” said Ryan DeBrusk, vice-president of sales and marketing for De Havilland Canada.
“We are proud to support Wideroe as they continue to connect the people and communities of Norway using rugged and reliable De Havilland Canada aircraft.”
Widerøe, one of De Havilland Canada’s longest tenured customers, is the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, carrying approximately 2.8 million passengers annually and serving more than 40 domestic and international destinations.
De Havilland Canada’s DHC OEM Certified Refurbishment Program was officially announced at the Farnborough International Airshow earlier and the purchase of these Dash 8-400 aircraft is a significant first step at supporting the DHC Dash 8 program to “keep the fleet flying.”
DHC teams and facilities across Canada are engaged to engineer, refurbish, and deliver Dash 8 aircraft to meet a continuing and growing customer demand.
Tanzania Government Flight Agency
The Tanzania Government Flight Agency (TGFA) has signed a purchase agreement for a DHC OEM Certified Refurbished Dash 8-400 aircraft.
“The addition of a De Havilland Canada OEM Certified Refurbished Aircraft to the TGFA fleet provides continuity to the TGFA’s growing national airline program.” said DeBrusk. “We are proud that we will see another Dash 8 aircraft in Tanzania, where the aircraft is ideally suited to support the development of domestic air travel.”
Skyward Express
Skyward Express has signed an agreement to purchase a refurbished Dash 8-400 aircraft.
The aircraft that will be acquired by Skyward Express is part of this program and will be reconfigured to support their fleet growth plans.
“We are thrilled that Skyward Express is continuing to build their fleet of Dash 8-400s with the addition of an aircraft from our newly announced DHC OEM Certified Refurbishment Program,” said DeBrusk.
“The Dash 8 is a prominent aircraft in Kenya, and we are proud to be working with Skyward Express, a premier operator in the region.”
Advantage Air Travel
DHC has announced an agreement with Advantage Air Travel Limited to supply a Quick Change (QC) freighter kit to support the airline’s business program by providing flexibility for their upcoming Dash 8-400 operation.
Designed to offer operational flexibility, these cargo conversion solutions enhance the overall value and extend the high revenue-generating capabilities of the Dash 8-400 aircraft.
“The cargo market is a growing opportunity for airlines looking for solutions to enhance the revenue-generating capabilities of the Dash 8-400 aircraft,” said DeBrusk.
“De Havilland Canada’s Quick Change program offers a Transport Canada approved cargo conversion that will provide the flexibility desired by the airline and will ensure Advantage Air’s continue success.”
In 2022, De Havilland Canada announced the launch of the Quick Change cargo conversion solution for the Dash 8-400 aircraft to address operational needs for a variety of business models.
Known worldwide for its low cost of operation and exceptional performance and reliability in airline and special mission operations, the Dash 8-400 aircraft’s rugged design also positions it exceedingly well for cargo operations.
The Quick Change solution is a revenue expansion model that offers flexibility to convert Dash 8-400 aircraft between all-passenger and all-cargo operations/configurations combining two income streams for operators and expanding revenue base opportunities.
The short time required to switch configurations allows operators to adapt to market dynamics, and the installation of smoke detection systems in the cabin eliminates the need for attendants while in cargo operation.
This press release was prepared and distributed by De Havilland Canada.
