De Havilland News

Aerial assets play a key role in the battle to keep forest and bush blazes at bay. From modified airframes to purpose-built aircraft, Conair offers a look at what the latest specialist platforms are capable of. Conair (Conair Group Inc.) answers the question of ‘How wildfire warriors are adapting to meeting firefighting challenge’. Jeff Berry, the Director of Business Development at Conair, says the Dash 8-400MRE is capable of responding to emergency missions in a variety of configu...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (‘De Havilland Canada’) has announced increasing momentum in its De Havilland Component Solutions Program (‘DCS Program’), with agreements signed by Air Niugini Limited and flybe Limited. Under the agreements, De Havilland Canada will manage component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for the airlines’ Dash 8-400 aircraft. The DCS Program will also provide access to De Havilland Canada’s strategically loca...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and Ethiopian Airlines Group announced that Ethiopian Airlines has signed a proposal for the purchase of two Dash 8-400 Freighter – Large Cargo Door (F-LCD) conversion kits. The proposal provides an option for an additional two F-LCD conversion kits. The parties are working to finalize a definitive and binding agreement. Cargo plays key role in operations “Cargo has played a pivotal role in Ethiopian Airlines’ operations over the past...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) announces the launch of three cargo conversion solutions for the Dash 8-400 aircraft. The launched solutions include Quick Change (QC), Package Freighter (PF), and Freighter with Large Cargo Door (F-LCD) configurations to address a wide variety of operational business models. Known worldwide for its low cost of operation, exceptional performance, and reliability in the airline and special mission operations, the Dash 8-400 aircraft&r...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited announced its participation in the 2022 Farnborough International Airshow, which is scheduled to be held from July 18-22, 2022. This will be the company’s first appearance at an airshow, since De Havilland Canada became the operating brand for the companies that previously operated as Longview Aviation, Viking Air Ltd, Pacific Sky Training, and De Havilland Canada. Dash 8, Twin Otter, and aerial firefighter programs De Havilland Canada’s Chi...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) announces that Big Charter Private Limited has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase up to ten new Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft for operation by its promoted airline, flybig. The companies will work towards a definitive purchase agreement that would include five firm-ordered aircraft and options for another five. Twin Otter Series 400 "In conjunction with the UDAN initiative, the Indian Government’s recently released policy...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited announced that the company is working with Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC), a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, to integrate hybrid-electric technology into a De Havilland Canada Dash 8-100 flight demonstrator. The flight demonstrator will include an advanced electric motor and controller from Collins Aerospace. As announced by P&WC, the hybrid-electric propulsion technology and flight demonstrator program is part of a CAD 163M investment, s...

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is pleased to announce the successful first flight of the Avionics Upgrade Program for CL-215T, CL-415, and CL-415 EAF aircraft occurred on May 30, 2022, in Abbotsford, British Columbia. The new avionics package integrates a state-of-the-art Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion® flight deck that is proven and in use by civilian and special mission aircraft around the world. Integrated avionics system “We are extremely excite...