De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) today announced the launch of three cargo conversion solutions for the Dash 8- 400 aircraft. The launched solutions include Quick Change (QC), Package Freighter (PF) and Freighter with Large Cargo Door (F-LCD) configurations to address a wide variety of operational business models. Known worldwide for its low cost of operation, exceptional performance and reliability in airline and special mission operations, the Dash 8-400 aircraft’s rugged design also positions it exceedingly well for cargo operations.
“As the cargo market continues to grow, our cargo conversion solutions will easily enhance the overall value and extend the already high revenue-generating capabilities of the Dash 8-400 aircraft,” said Jean-Philippe Côté, Vice President Programs, De Havilland Canada.
“De Havilland Canada will offer the three launched cargo conversion solutions through original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Service Bulletins approved by Transport Canada, and we are ready to provide a wide range of OEM support as desired by our operators – from kit installation to on-site support through our global support infrastructure. “Several built-in attributes of the Dash 8-400 aircraft, including its outstanding airfield accessibility, hot-and-high performance, range up to 1,640 nm and long structural life, position it very well for cargo operations, and its low noise and CO2 emissions mean that it’s also an environmentally responsible choice,” added Mr. Côté.
The three launched cargo conversion solutions are:
- Dash 8-400 Quick Change (Dash 8-400 QC) – a revenue expansion model that offers flexibility to convert the Dash 8-400 aircraft between all-passenger and all-cargo configurations
- Dash 8-400 Package Freighter (Dash 8-400 PF) – allows bulk loading of various sizes of cargo, such as e-commerce packages
- Dash 8-400 Freighter with Large Cargo Door (Dash 8-400 F-LCD) – can be equipped with a large cargo door and a cargo loading system to provide a containerised cargo model that facilitates the transport of unit load device pallets or containers
