![]() École nationale d'aérotechnique (ÉNA) is the largest college-level aeronautical educational institute in Canada, and trains technicians in aircraft construction, aircraft maintenance and avionics. 299 8-100s were built, with some still in use today performing a variety of jobs in regional and cargo operations, firefighting and evacuations, patrols, and even one serving as a hybrid-electric propulsion testbed. The DHC-8-102A variant, which entered service in 1986, carried 37 to 39 passengers and an increased 34,500 lb take-off weight. Production ceased on the Q400 during the pandemic, but resumed temporarily in 2021 to fulfill past orders. -400 (Bombardier Dash 8 Q400): Introduced in 2000, featured active sound and vibration dampening systems which all Dash 8 models were now equipped with (thus the Q), a longer fuselage, powerful new engines, and modernized equipment and electronics, seated 68 to 90 seats.DHC-8-300 (later Bombardier Dash 8 Q300): Introduced in 1989, featured a longer fuselage, more powerful engines, seated 50 to 56.-200 (Bombardier Dash 8-200): Introduced in 1995, an upgraded Dash 8-100 featuring new engines which were used on the Q-300, longer range and faster speed than its predecessor.DHC-8-100 (later Bombardier Dash 8-100): First flew in 1983, seated 37 to 40.The Dash 8’s unmistakable appearance, with its wings and horizontal stabilizers placed high above the fuselage, also lend to its economical performance. That, along with their versatility in many situations and lower operating costs, made them a favorite of short haul regional carriers. First developed by De Havilland Canada in 1983, and later by Bombardier Aerospace, they were designed to operate from smaller regional airports, including short unpaved runways in more remote areas. The De Havilland Canada DHC-8, also known as the Dash 8, is a family of twin turboprop aircraft. ![]() Read more about the DeHavilland DHC-8-100 and follow one plane’s journey. ![]() One look at it and you’re instantly intrigued. The Dash 8 is one of the most requested aircraft by PlaneTags collectors and it’s no surprise why.
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