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Asman Airlines signs for three refurbished De Havilland Dash 8‑400s

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada has signed a purchase agreement with Asman Airlines for three refurbished Dash 8‑400 (Q400) turboprops. The aircraft will be reconfigured and modified to Asman’s operational specifications, highlighting sustained demand for the type across the Asia‑Pacific region.

Discovered 2026-03-11T14:08:41.630504-07:00 | 2026-03-11T14:08:41.630504-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The deal is for three refurbished Dash 8‑400s — a concrete, near‑term fleet addition that signals continued regional demand for proven turboprops and immediate aftermarket activity.

  • The transaction monetizes De Havilland’s modification and reconfiguration capabilities and ties into the OEM’s broader production momentum (see De Havilland production activity).

  • The Dash 8 remains a platform for technical and sustainability innovation; this commercial refurbishment sits alongside emerging retrofit and propulsion efforts for the type (see Dash 8 retrofit developments).

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aviator.aero asdnews.com Asian Aviation aerotelegraph.com Airline Economics LARA
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First Seen
2026-03-11T14:08:41.630504-07:00
Latest Update
2026-03-18T13:12:27.494347-07:00
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