De Havilland Aircraft of Canada announced the sale of an OEM-refurbished De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft to aircraft lessor TrueNoord. Following delivery, the aircraft will be placed on lease to Nexus Airlines, a growing regional carrier in Australia.
Ryan DeBrusk, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing at De Havilland Canada, expressed the company’s satisfaction at expanding its relationship with TrueNoord and supporting Nexus Airlines as it develops its regional fleet centred on the De Havilland Dash 8-400. “Our OEM Refurbished Program delivers high-quality aircraft designed to meet the needs of growing regional operations, while providing exceptional value, performance, and reliability.”
Refurbished at De Havilland Canada’s Calgary facilities, an OEM-refurbished De Havilland Dash 8-400 combines the proven reliability of a newly built aircraft with bespoke upgrades to meet customer requirements. This makes it an ideal choice for operators seeking a cost-effective, dependable and high-performance solution.
The deal highlights the growing demand for the De Havilland Dash 8-400 and its unrivalled combination of performance, efficiency and versatility — qualities that have established it as a mainstay of regional fleets worldwide.
Carst Lindeboom, Sales Director Asia Pacific for TrueNoord, commented: “The OEM Refurbished Program ensures delivery of a Dash 8-400 that is both reliable and versatile, and we are confident it will enable our customer to deliver vital air services with confidence.”
Michael McConachy, Managing Director for Nexus Airlines, added: “This acquisition marks an important milestone in our fleet strategy. With the support of TrueNoord and De Havilland Canada, we are strengthening our commitment to providing reliable, community-focused air services in Western Australia with world-class aircraft.”
