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De Havilland unveils “enhanced” Dash 8-400 turboprop
July 21st 2022
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited is offering a higher payload and improved cabin amenities in its relaunched Dash 8-400 turboprop. Read More » The new design weight increases give the aircraft a 1,360kg lift in payload and a 907kg rise in maximum take-off weight, the manufacturer said. Operators will be able to “carry more passengers, more bags, more cargo, more fuel and provide more range than ever”, it said. New cabin features are internet connectivity provided by Starlink, wireless inflight entertainment streamed to the personal electronic devices of passengers, USB in-seat power and new overhead storage. “As we work towards relaunching the production of the Dash 8-400, our design weight increases and cabin enhancements, which are available to retrofit in-service aircraft, illustrate De Havilland Canada’s commitment to support the worldwide fleet,” De Havilland Canada vice president programs, Jean-Philippe Côté, said.
