De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is pleased to announce the sale of one OEM refurbished Dash 8-400 aircraft to regional aircraft leasing specialist, TrueNoord. Following delivery, the aircraft will be placed on lease to Nexus Airlines, a growing regional carrier in Australia.
“We are delighted to expand our relationship with TrueNoord and to support Nexus Airlines as they build their regional fleet around the Dash 8-400,” said Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, De Havilland Canada. “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 Dash 8-400 offers the proven dependability of a new-production aircraft along with tailored upgrades to suit customer requirements. This makes it an ideal choice for operators seeking a cost-effective, dependable, and high-performance solution.
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Download free sample pagesThe deal underscores growing demand for the Dash 8-400’s unbeatable combination of performance, efficiency, and versatility—qualities that have made it a backbone of regional fleets worldwide.
Carst Lindeboom, Sales Director Asia Pacific for TrueNoord, commented: “We are excited to partner with De Havilland Canada on this project. 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.”
