De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is pleased to announce the delivery of one OEM refurbished Dash 8-400 aircraft to regional aircraft leasing specialist, TrueNoord. 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.
The deal underscores the 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, Director Asia Pacific, 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, 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.”
