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De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) has reported significant progress in its OEM refurbishment program, aiming to deliver on its commitment to “keep the fleet flying” with overhauled and upgraded Dash 8 turboprop twins.
“We are proud of the momentum behind our refurbishment program and the confidence shown by our stakeholders,” said De Havilland CEO Brian Chafe. “This aircraft is engineered to meet the real-world challenges faced by operators every day, whether in high-frequency airline service or in specialized operations in remote regions such as in the Canadian North.”
Launched in 2023 and formally announced at the Farnborough International Airshow last year, the OEM refurbishment program enables De Havilland Canada to acquire Dash 8 airframes and deliver them to operators following a certified refurbishment process.
The initiative has spurred investment in more than 40 Dash 8 turboprop twins to date. DHC has delivered 13 refurbished aircraft to nine operators, and another 12 are currently undergoing makeovers.
As part of the program, three Dash 8-400s are being delivered to the SkyAlyne consortium to support the government of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program for the Royal Canadian Air Force. These stored production aircraft are being modified for a special-mission configuration. In response to customer demand, De Havilland Canada has expanded the program to include Dash 8-100, -200, and -300 variants.
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