GECAS expands Turboprop fleet with purchase and leaseback of two Bombardier Q400 NextGen

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) added a new aircraft type to its owned fleet with the completion of a purchase-and-leaseback transaction with Nok Air involving two new Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprops. The first aircraft delivered to Nok Air on August 26th, 2014 and the second is scheduled for delivery in September. The Bombardier Q400 NextGen, also known as the DHC8-400, features updated cabins, LED lighting, larger windows, larger overhead bins, and improved landing gear. The Q400 NextGen aircraft is configured to seat 86 passengers.