De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400

Malta-based Universal Air is expanding its niche operations, while also exploring new bases.

With industry leaders working to certify their aircraft, it was up to alternative propulsion developers to take limelight at the Farnborough Airshow.

Regional aircraft manufacturer De Havilland Canada has been seeking airline feedback on its future strategy for the Dash 8 turboprop program.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines intends to more than double the size of its fleet over the coming decade, according to its new managing director and CEO.

Qantas plans to add 14 more De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s to its fleet to replace older and smaller turboprops used for its regional services.

Although Canada often takes a backseat to the U.S. in North America’s market, the reality is Canada was dynamic before the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company is studying hybrid-electric helicopters, continuing its electric certification drive and pushing Dash 7 conversion for NASA’s flight demonstrator.

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada is reviewing the potential market for a modernized version of the Short Sherpa twin-turboprop cargo aircraft, last produced in 1990.

The tests will establish the performance of the unmodified aircraft before the start of the hybrid-electric conversion effort.

Universal Hydrogen has run its megawatt-class fuel cell powertrain testbed using fuel supplied by its liquid hydrogen module for the first time.

Croatia Airlines expects delivery of the first of its 15 new Airbus A220s in June, with the second to follow by year-end.

Ethiopian Airlines has completed upgrading the infrastructure of Gode Ugaas Miraad Airport.

SATA Air Açores Group plans to add Airbus A320 A check capability as it targets more independent MRO operations.

Dutch startup is the latest to move away from all-electric propulsion and toward a larger hybrid design that it hopes will better meet market requirements.

Italian regional Sky Alps says it will double its fleet to 14 De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400s during 2024.

From April 28, WestJet will fly daily on the YQR-MSP route using a 78-seat De Havilland Dash 8 turboprop aircraft.

U.S. Air Force welcomes eCTOL; simulating hydrogen turnaround; China’s TCab flies eVTOL; and flying quantum sensor.

ANA is working to eke-out fuel savings by covering aircraft with shark skin-like riblet film, which serves to reduce drag.

The operator of Kyrgyzstan’s busiest airport has acquired two Dash 8-400s as it seeks to increase domestic connectivity.

Over 300 captain or captain-eligible pilots have transferred to Air Canada from Jazz Aviation over the past year, reports the regional airline’s parent Chorus.

Tamarack Aerospace Group plans to offer the upgrades alongside its new winglet upgrade for the De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400.

Alexis von Hoensbroech’s arrival has coincided with a pivot toward leisure travel that bolsters the airline’s growing presence in domestic Canadian markets.

The new location will allow the company to consolidate flight test operations closer to its headquarters, as well as hire engineers from Mojave and Los Angeles.

The proposed agreement, the details of which are still being negotiated, would see PAL Airlines operate six De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 aircraft.

Universal Hydrogen is accelerating flight tests of its De Havilland Canada Dash 8-300 hydrogen electric demonstrator.