What airplane brand owns the De Havilland Canada Dash 8?
Bombardier Aerospace of Montreal
Bombardier Aerospace of Montreal eventually acquired De Havilland Canada in 1992, incorporating the aircraft into their portfolio of feeder airliners.
Is the Dash 8 a good plane?
The Dash 8 is one of the safest airplanes you can ever travel in. The redundancy is good for the airline as well. Because of this they can defer items for maintenance which allows for higher quality care. The engineers can work smooth and slow without rushing over, allowing for much safer skies.
Where is Flybe now?
The 2021 version of Flybe has now announced it is to have a head office and operations centre at Diamond House next to the airport in Solihull.
What kind of plane is a de Havilland Dash 8?
De Havilland Canada Dash 8. The De Havilland Canada DHC-8, commonly known as the Dash 8, is a series of turboprop-powered regional airliners, introduced by de Havilland Canada (DHC) in 1984. DHC was later bought by Boeing in 1988, then by Bombardier in 1992; then by Longview Aviation Capital in 2019, reviving the de Havilland Canada brand.
What is the Dash 8-400 turboprop?
The Dash 8-400 aircraft is the only turboprop that is fully compliant with FAA/EASA passenger weight at any extra capacity configuration.
What happened to Flybe’s old Dash 8 planes?
Sadly, the vast majority remain in storage, waiting to be leased to a new user, wherever that may be. The Dash 8 was the backbone of Flybe’s fleet, and a common sight at a variety of airports across the UK. Photo: Jake Hardiman – Simple Flying
How many passengers can a Dash 8-400 carry?
The Dash 8-400 aircraft carries 14 more passengers than any other turboprop and has the extra payload capacity to carry their bags, all while providing more range. The Dash 8-400 aircraft is the only turboprop that is fully compliant with FAA/EASA passenger weight at any extra capacity configuration.