Canada’s PAL Airlines to expand to 11 cities this summer
From Flight Global – link to source story By Jon Hemmerdinger | 7 April 2021 Canadian regional carrier PAL Airlines will expand its network this summer to include 11 new destinations in eastern Canada. The expansion comes as Canada’s airlines eye a potential summer rebound in air travel demand. PAL, which operates De Havilland Canada Dash […]
RAY the Autonomous UVC Disinfecting Robot Manufactured by aero hygenx Enters Service on Hydro-Québec Dash 8 Aircraft
Designed and manufactured by aero hygenx inc. in Canada, with support from De Havilland Canada, the autonomous disinfection robot, RAY provides a consistent, sustainable and chemical-free method to disinfect cabin air and surfaces between flights OTTAWA, ON and TORONTO, April 6, 2021 /CNW/ – Canadian-based operator of Dash 8 aircraft, Hydro-Québec, has introduced cabin disinfection procedures between flights utilizing the autonomous […]
Ex-Flybe Q400 arrives at Conair base for firefighting modification
From Flight Global – link to source story By David Kaminski-Morrow23 February 2021 Canada’s Conair Group has received the first in a batch of former Flybe Bombardier Q400s due for conversion into aerial firefighters. The turboprop – registered G-KKEV, and originally delivered to the UK operator in 2008 – is one of 11 acquired by Conair […]
De Havilland Canada Charts Future for the Dash 8 Aircraft Program
Focused on enhancing support to the global Dash 8 community as the aviation industry recovers TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2021 /CNW/ – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) today reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the global Dash 8 operator community and outlined the path forward for the Dash 8 aircraft program. While the pandemic has ravaged […]
De Havilland to pause production this year after backlog built
From Leeham New – link to source story By Scott Hamilton Jan. 12, 2021, © Leeham News: De Havilland Canada will pause production later this year when the current Dash 8-400 backlog is assembled. According to data reviewed by LNA, there are 17 Dash 8s scheduled for delivery to customers this year. There are two more that […]
Transport Canada Extends Approvals for De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Simplified Package Freighters
Dash 8 SPF conversions will continue to support airlift of freight in response to COVID-19 TORONTO, Sept. 4, 2020 /CNW/ – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) announced today that Transport Canada has confirmed the extension of approvals that permit the conversion of Dash 8 Series aircraft into Simplified Package Freighters (SPF) in response to […]
Wrong bearing to blame for PAL plane’s rocky landing in Stephenville in 2018: report
News from CBC News – link to story Report critical of pilot for using cell phone for 66-minute call during flight CBC News · Posted: Jul 20, 2020 The final report into the emergency landing of a PAL Airlines plane at the Stephenville airport in 2018 has identified the cause of the incident, as well as criticizing the pilot […]
Longview Aviation Capital Corp. Announces Temporary Suspension of Production of Dash 8-400 and Series 400 Twin Otter Aircraft
Provided by Longview Aviation Capital Corp./CNW TORONTO, CALGARY and VICTORIA, March 20, 2020 /CNW/ – Longview Aviation Capital Corp., parent company of De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited and Viking Air Limited, today announced the immediate suspension of manufacturing operations for new production Dash 8-400 aircraft at De Havilland’s Downsview facility in Toronto, and new production Series 400 Twin Otter aircraft at Viking’s […]
Soap and water to fight COVID-19 not available on all Canadian flights
News provided by CBC News – link to full story and updates Passengers on some shorter routes and smaller aircraft have to rely on hand sanitizer in washrooms Dave Seglins, Madeline McNair, Matthew Pierce · CBC News · Posted: Mar 14, 2020 Washing your hands with warm water and soap is what Canadian health officials advise is the best defence against […]
Maldivian Signs Service Agreements with De Havilland Canada to Enhance Operational Performance for Fleet of Dash 8 Aircraft
Provided by De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited/CNW TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2020 /CNW/ – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) announced today that it has signed service agreements with Maldivian that will significantly enhance the airline’s operational performance. The agreements will provide A and C Check Maintenance Interval Extensions, as well as Enhanced Structural Inspection […]