De Havilland

It’s Throwback Thursday. Did you know that in June 1983, the first Dash 8 test flight took place? It was a leap forward in technology for De Havilland Canada and regional aircraft. https://dehavilland.com/en/history

De Havilland Canada and PAL Aerospace have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to jointly pursue the development of a fully missionized Dash 8-400 aircraft. Modified with auxiliary fuel tanks, the Dash 8 P-4 will have superior range, endurance, and time-on-station capability to support maritime patrol; intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR); as well as other applications. Read more here: https://dehavilland.com//pal-aerospace-and-de-havilland-ca

De Havilland Canada continues to rise to the challenge of environmental accountability for aircraft manufacturers and airlines. We seek to leave a cleaner, more prosperous, and healthier planet for future generations. Learn more about our initiatives: https://dehavilland.com/en/sustainable-future

Worldwide, more than 155 airlines, leasing companies and other organizations have ordered almost 1,300 Dash 8 aircraft. De Havilland Canada is proud to be a global supplier of reliable, efficient, Canadian-built aircraft. Learn more: https://dehavilland.com/

We’re happy to announce the delivery of Ethiopian Airlines’ 31st Dash 8-400 aircraft. Ethiopian’s Dash 8-400 aircraft have transported more than 12 million passengers since introduction to the fleet in 2010 and the airline‘s network is enhanced by its strategic partnerships with ASKY Airlines, Malawi Airlines, Ethiopian Moçambique Airlines and Tchadia Airlines. Ethiopian also plays a leading role in supporting other Dash 8 aircraft operators in the region through its operation of Dash 8 flight simulators and as an Authorized Service Facility. #Dash8 #Aviation #Ethiopia

Our Dash 8-400 offers 8% lower fuel burn per seat compared to competing turboprops and we’re proud to be lowering aviation’s impact on our stunning natural world. We trust that you’re working to reduce your carbon footprint too. Learn more: https://dehavilland.com/en/sustainable-future

Watch a time-lapse video of Dash 8-400 production at our Toronto manufacturing facility. The aircraft being painted joined the fleet of Biman Bangladesh Airlines and was inaugurated in December by the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina who dubbed it Dhrubotara. It will assist in establishing stronger connectivity with neighbouring countries and enhancing trade and business within Bangladesh.

We’re supporting Aero HygenX in optimizing the autonomous robot, RAY, for use on Dash 8 aircraft. RAY delivers high-frequency UVC light to disinfect aircraft cabins between flights and destroys up to 99.99% of pathogensincluding the COVID-19 virus. Read more here: https://dehavilland.com//de-havilland-canada-providing-sup

As the pandemic continues, and with the health and safety of our aircraft owners and operators, event sponsors, exhibitors and employees in mind, we have made the decision to again postpone our All Operators Conference to October 4th - 7th, 2021. Longview Aviation Capital and its subsidiaries De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and Viking Air Ltd., want to ensure that we can co-host this historic event in a safe and comfortable environment for all of our guests. We invite owners and operators of our iconic aircraft to join us in Calgary next October for this all-encompassing conference, and encourage you to contact [email protected] or [email protected] for more information.

From our family to yours, we wish you the very best this holiday season!

Sit back and relax. The Dash 8-400 offers uncompromising comfort. Our Active Noise and Vibration Suppression System means you can experience a quieter cabin. Get a little shut eye or read a book in peaceour turboprop is a sanctuary in the sky. Learn more about its unique features: https://dehavilland.com/en/dash-8-400

In the final segment of our three-part video series with Ato Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, and Sameer Adam, Regional VP, Sales at De Havilland Canada discuss the African air travel market and how smaller aircraft, such as the Dash 8-400, can help airlines thrive and deal well with new pan-African trade opening up.

The Dash 8-400 is a sustainable way to fly. We engineer with the environment in mind. Feel comfortable knowing that when you’re flying on our turboprop, you’re flying green. Learn how we’ve significantly minimized our carbon footprint: https://dehavilland.com/en/sustainable-future