In a move to further enhance its global distribution network and improve the customer experience, Dowty Propellers has launched an e-commerce spare parts site for the R408 propeller system on De Havilland Dash-8 400 regional airliners. This digital sales portal offers live inventory updates as well as the functionality to place and track orders.
Dowty Propellers is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and type certificate holder for the R408 propeller system that equips the Dash-8 400 – a twin-engine turboprop-powered aircraft flown worldwide by regional airlines and other operators. The R408 propeller system incorporates an advanced swept blade design and optimized airfoil sections, providing excellent climb and cruise performance along with low noise. It also features a fail-safe electronic control system, together with single removable blades which facilitate maintenance.
As part of Dowty Propellers’ digital services initiatives, the company will consider expanding its e-commerce product range in the future, according to Johnston.
