15 July, 2024
Philippine Airlines Dash 8 Q400 runs off the runway in heavy rain.
02 May, 2023
Alaska Airlines and ZeroAvia partner in developing world’s largest zero-emission aircraft
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This week Alaska Airlines unveiled a freshly painted Bombardier Q400 regional turboprop and handed it over to ZeroAvia where it will be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system to further enhance and expand the reach and applicability of zero emissions flight technology.
ZeroAvia unveils world’s most advanced electric motor technology for aviation, paving way for hydrogen-electric engines for Dash 8 and similar airframes
03 February, 2023
airBaltic says goodbye to its last Bombardier Q400........
airBaltic's last Bombardier Q400
The Latvian airline airBaltic said goodbye to its final Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprop earlier this week when the company returned the aircraft to regional lessor Nordic Aviation Capital.
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20 July, 2022
Ethiopian Airlines signs proposal for up to four Dash 8-400 Freighter - Large Cargo Door Kits
19 July, 2022
De Havilland Canada to offer design weight increases and cabin enhancements for Dash 8-400 aircraft
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited have announced design weight increases and cabin enhancements for the Dash 8-400 aircraft today.
"As we work toward relaunching the production of the Dash 8-400 aircraft, our design weight increases and cabin enhancements, which are available to retrofit in-service aircraft, illustrate De Havilland Canada's ongoing commitment and investments to support the worldwide fleet," said Jean-Philippe Côté, Vice President, Programs, De Havilland Canada. "Our solutions offer our operators many opportunities to increase operational flexibility and to provide a passenger experience that is equivalent to that on new production aircraft. In addition, our design weight increases for the Dash 8-400 aircraft will allow operators to meet the increasing passenger weight allowance requirements mandated by Transport Canada, the FAA and various other aviation authorities, without any impact on revenue."
Design weight increases
Enhancements to cabin
12 February, 2022
Cobham continues to grow its greener fleet
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11 February, 2022
New dawn for Cobham at Sunrise Dam
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14 December, 2021
De Havilland Canada and ZeroAvia Announce Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to Develop Hydrogen-Electric Engine Program for Dash 8-400 Aircraft
ZeroAvia, the leading innovator in zero-emission aviation powertrains, and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited ("De Havilland Canada") today announced that they have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a line-fit and retrofit program for De Havilland Canada's aircraft models, using hydrogen-electric propulsion in both new and in-service aircraft.
22 November, 2021
Air Canada Adding Extra Cargo Capacity Into Vancouver to Help Maintain British Columbia's Economic Supply Chain
In response to flooding that disrupted transportation supply chain network in the province586 tonnes of additional capacity added into and out of YVR, an increase of 45% over originally planned levelsAir Canada Express Dash 8-400 aircraft being converted into special freighter configuration to transport cargo
Additional capacity added for passengers
For more information and bookings please visit Air Canada's site here.
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27 October, 2021
Alaska Air collaborates with ZeroAvia for a hydrogen powertrain for 76-seat Zero-Emission aircraft
ZeroAvia is gaining altitude as the leader in zero-emission passenger aircraft as it announces a development collaboration with Alaska Air Group, the parent company of Alaska Airlines, for a hydrogen-electric powertrain capable of flying 76-seat regional aircraft in excess of 500 NM. Alaska is also joining the list of top investors for the company, alongside a fellow Seattle-based Amazon Climate Pledge Fund and Bill Gates's Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
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08 October, 2021
Air Canada to start daily service between Toronto Billy Bishop and Ottawa from the end of this month
New route to complement existing service to Montreal from Billy Bishop Airport
Air Canada has announced that it will launch a new service between Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport and Ottawa beginning October 31, 2021. The route will commence with four return trips daily, increasing to up to eight return trips daily starting in summer 2022."Air Canada's new service from Toronto Island to Ottawa will conveniently link Canada's capital directly with the centre of the country's leading business centre. This new route is designed to meet customer demand in this heavily travelled market, with a large business travel component, and complement our recently resumed Montreal-Toronto Island airport service. It is a further example of how Air Canada is rebuilding its network, including by adding new routes and destinations in our determination to emerge from the pandemic an even stronger airline," said Mark Galardo, Senior Vice President, Network Planning and Revenue Management at Air Canada.
Air Canada presently operates five return flights daily between Toronto Island and Montreal. The schedule for the new Toronto Island-Ottawa service beginning October 31, 2021 is:
Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days of Operation |
AC 8950 | Toronto Island at 07:00 | Ottawa at 07:59 | Daily |
AC 8954 | Toronto Island at 08:35 | Ottawa at 09:34 | Daily |
AC 8960 | Toronto Island at 17:00 | Ottawa at 17:59 | Daily |
AC 8962 | Toronto Island at 18:00 | Ottawa at 18:59 | Daily |
AC 8953 | Ottawa at 07:00 | Toronto Island at 08:04 | Daily |
AC 8955 | Ottawa at 08:30 | Toronto Island at 09:34 | Daily |
AC 8961 | Ottawa at 16:25 | Toronto Island at 17:29 | Daily |
AC 8963 | Ottawa at 18:30 | Toronto Island at 19:34 | Daily |
The service will be operated by Air Canada Express Jazz with a De Havilland Dash 8-400 featuring a complimentary snack and drink. All customers can collect and redeem Aeroplan Points through Canada's leading loyalty program when travelling with Air Canada, and eligible customers have access to priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounges where available at Canadian airports, priority boarding and other benefits. Air Canada's commercial schedule may be adjusted as required based on the COVID-19 trajectory and government restrictions.
Air Canada offers its customers a complimentary shuttle bus service between downtown and the Toronto City Airport. The shuttle brings travellers to and from the west entrance of The Fairmont Royal York Hotel, located at the corner of Front and York streets, directly across from Union Station.
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15 June, 2021
Luxair “Be pride. Be Luxembourg” aircraft lands at London City Airport
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12 May, 2021
Qantas starts Burnie to Melbourne for the first time in 15 years to meet growing demand for travel within Australia.
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29 April, 2021
Qantas new route between Coffs Harbour and Brisbane
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08 April, 2021
A new airline will be coming to Toronto's Billy Bishop City Airport this October.......
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11 March, 2021
Alaska Airlines expands Pacific Northwest service with four new routes
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29 June, 2019
Air Canada Inaugurates service to Sydney, Nova Scotia from Montreal
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22 June, 2019
Hydraulic system failure the likely cause of Port Airlines Q400 heavy landing at Hamilton
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Photo Kurt Greul |
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19 June, 2019
De Havilland Canada Discloses Order from TAAG Angola Airlines
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18 June, 2019
De Havilland is back in the air.....
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