De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Announces the Sale of One OEM Refurbished Dash 8-400 to TrueNoord
- Joe Breitfeller
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De Havilland Canada has announced the sale of one OEM refurbished Dash 8-400 to regional aircraft lease specialist TrueNoord. After delivery, the aircraft will be placed on lease to Nexus Airlines.
On Thursday (September 4, 2025), De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited announced the sale of one OEM refurbished Dash 8-400 to regional aircraft leasing specialist, TrueNoord. Once delivered, the aircraft will be placed on lease to Nexus Airlines, a growing regional carrier in Australasia. An OEM Refurbished Dash 8-400 is completely renewed at De Havilland Canada’s Calgary facilities, and offers the proven dependability of a new-production aircraft along with tailored upgrades to suit customer requirements.
In Thursday’s announcement, De Havilland Canada’s VP – Sales and Marketing, Ryan DeBrusk, said,
“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. Our OEM Refurbished Program delivers high-quality aircraft designed to meet the needs of growing regional operations, while providing exceptional value, performance, and reliability.”
Also commenting on the Dash 8-400 acquisition, TrueNoord’s Sales Director – Asia Pacific, Carst Lindeboom, said,
“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.”
Nexus Airlines’ Managing Director, Michael McConachy, 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.”
With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered worldwide, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) is dedicated to advancing their nearly 100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production and customer support. The company’s flexible aircraft portfolio, including the DHC Dash 8-400 and Twin Otter Series 400 turboprop aircraft, operate in some of the world’s most inhospitable climates, providing essential passenger and cargo connectivity between rural communities and urban centers. Additionally, the company’s aircraft support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance and coastal surveillance.
Source: De Havilland Aircraft of Canada
