April 11, 2025 (Calgary, AB) – De Haviland Canada (DHC) is pleased to announce the extension of a contract with Antavia AMETEK for the maintenance (Repair Overhaul) of the CL215, 215T and 415 landing gear system worldwide. This contract, officially signed this week at De Havilland Canada’s All Operators conference in Calgary, Alberta, is valid for three years, with a potential extension for an additional two years.

Antavia’s experience allows for quick assessment of issues and responses to deliver critical repair or replacement of parts. They are a dedicated landing gear workshop offering short turnaround time and high-quality work. The addition of Antavia’s expertise in supporting waterbomber customers will help keep critical emergency response fleets flying, ensuring that DHC aircraft can ‘get the job done’ around the globe.

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With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: dehavilland.com.

About Antavia AMETEK MRO

Antavia has provided performance repair and overhaul services to aircraft operators worldwide for 37 years. Antavia’s capabilities include repair and overhaul services for cabin equipment, water/wastewater systems, electrical power generation, electrical rewinds, electromechanical actuators, lights, electronics, hydraulic equipment, wheels and brakes, and engine accessories.

Antavia is part of AMETEK MRO Division within AMETEK’s Aerospace & Defense, which provides repair and overhaul services for commercial, regional, general aviation, and rotor-wing aircraft. AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with 2024 sales of approximately $7 billion.

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April 9, 2025 (Calgary, AB) – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) and 3 Points Aviation Corp. (“3 Points”) are pleased to announce that a final agreement was signed today to address replacement part supply chain challenges with the signing of an agreement that will deliver parts solutions for DHC customers.

For Part Design Approval (PDA) and Part Manufacturer Approval (PMA) replacement parts currently being produced by 3 Points, De Havilland Canada (DHC) has signed an agreement to provide OEM approved data to ensure that 3 Points has the access and knowledge necessary to produce replacement parts for DHC customers. With this agreement in place, DHC fully supports the use of PDA/PMA replacement parts manufactured by 3 Points for use on DHC approved type designs.

DHC and 3 Points will provide regular updates to our customers about alternate part solution availability to ensure that this collaboration delivers additional cost-effective solutions for our Dash 8 Customers.

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With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: dehavilland.com.

About 3 Points Aviation Corp

With over 21 years of experience, 3 Points Aviation is a trusted Canadian provider of parts and repair services supporting De Havilland Dash 8 aircraft, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. Our offerings include, but are not limited to, material sales/ support, exchanges; PMA/PDA fabrication; and component repair and overhaul.

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April 8, 2025 (Calgary, AB) – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (DHC) today announced that it has launched the development of a new avionics solution for the Dash 8-100 and 200 aircraft.  With our partner Universal Avionics, a new customized Universal InSight avionics suite is now under development and will be available for customers wishing to upgrade their aircraft.

“We are pleased to introduce an upgraded avionics suite for our Dash 8-100 and 200 customers,” said Jean-Philippe Cote, Vice President of Programs and Business Improvement for De Havilland Canada. “This upgrade will ensure that these rugged and reliable aircraft will be flying for many years to come.”

In cooperation with our partners Universal Avionics and JANA Inc., DHC is developing an avionics upgrade that will increase navigational capabilities and improve safety by providing improved situational awareness for pilots, making it an excellent solution for current operators. The certification of the new avionics’ solution is anticipated to be obtained in the first half of 2026. Widerøe’s Flyveselskap AS will be the launch customer for the upgrade program.

Universal’s InSight flight display system installation on the Dash 8 adds five high-resolution LCD displays with improved synthetic vision and digital engine indication, replacing aging CRT equipment to remove unnecessary weight making this an upgrade a significant improvement over the current avionics suite.

“Partnering with Universal Avionics to upgrade our Dash 8-100 & 200 aircraft reinforces De Havilland Canada’s commitment to investing in the fleet and delivering modernized and reliable solutions to our customers. The new avionics provides a good solution to replace components difficult to replace and repair,” said Cote. “This solution is part of our overall goal as a company to keep our existing fleet flying.”

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With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: dehavilland.com.

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Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 23, 2024 – Today, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) announced that Zimex Aviation (Zimex) has signed a Purchase Agreement that makes them the launch customer for the newly certified Garmin Avionics packages to upgrade their Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft.  This order of four upgrade kits, offered through our partnership with Aerocorp Avionics Solutions, will be delivered to Zimex in the second half of the year.

Zimex is a long-term customer of De Havilland Canada, having ordered two new DHC Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft at the Paris Airshow in 2023, which are on-schedule to be delivered in 2025.

“Zimex and De Havilland Canada have a relationship that goes back decades, and we are pleased that they have chosen to upgrade their Twin Otters with new avionics suites,” said Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for De Havilland Canada.  “The team at DHC cannot wait to deliver these advanced avionics system upgrades to Zimex.”

“We can confidently say that the Twin Otter aircraft have been the backbone of our business for the last 54 years,” said Daniele Cereghetti, CEO of Zimex Aviation Ltd. “We are thrilled to update our current feet with DHC technology and innovation. Not only do we take great pride in being a De Havilland Factory Endorsed Service Centre offering extensive maintenance services to customers around the globe, but we also are customers of their amazing aircraft and know the exceptional capabilities of this Twin Otter families of aircraft. We are pleased to bring new life to our fleet.”

The certification of the upgrades was completed in June 2024.  This will be followed by autopilot certification anticipated in early 2025.

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With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: www.dehavilland.com

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Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 22, 2024 – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is pleased to announce an agreement with Advantage Air Travel Limited to supply a Quick Change (QC) freighter kit to support the airline’s business program by providing flexibility for their upcoming Dash 8-400 operation. Designed to offer operational flexibility, these cargo conversion solutions enhance the overall value and extend the high revenue-generating capabilities of the Dash 8-400 aircraft.

“The cargo market is a growing opportunity for airlines looking for solutions to enhance the revenue-generating capabilities of the Dash 8-400 aircraft,” said Ryan DeBrusk, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for De Havilland Canada. “De Havilland Canada’s Quick Change program offers a Transport Canada approved cargo conversion that will provide the flexibility desired by the airline and will ensure Advantage Air’s continue success.”

In 2022, De Havilland Canada announced the launch of the Quick Change cargo conversion solution for the Dash 8-400 aircraft to address operational needs for a variety of business models. Known worldwide for its low cost of operation and exceptional performance and reliability in airline and special mission operations, the Dash 8-400 aircraft’s rugged design also positions it exceedingly well for cargo operations.

The Quick Change solution is a revenue expansion model that offers flexibility to convert Dash 8-400 aircraft between all-passenger and all-cargo operations/configurations combining two income streams for operators and expanding revenue base opportunities. The short time required to switch configurations allows operators to adapt to market dynamics, and the installation of smoke detection systems in the cabin eliminates the need for attendants while in cargo operation.

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With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: www.dehavilland.com

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Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 22, 2024 – In 2018, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada (then Viking Air) announced a program to convert and upgrade previously used CL-215 aircraft into the CL-415 Enhanced Aerial Firefighter. To date, nine aircraft have been upgraded with the remaining two to be completed.

Building on the success of this program, and in keeping with our commitment to “keep the fleet flying,” De Havilland Canada (DHC) is pleased to announce a similar program for the Dash 8 fleet. DHC has actively been acquiring aircraft in the marketplace and has begun upgrading these aircraft for delivery to customers looking to expand their fleets or become Dash 8 customers for the first time.

The De Havilland Canada OEM Certified Refurbishment Program is a program whereby DHC acquires, upgrades, and re-markets the aircraft for each specific customers’ needs. Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) work will take place at our facilities in Calgary, Alberta.

Refurbishments offered include:

• Aircraft configuration to match the customer’s existing fleet
• Completion of overdue maintenance, integration of Airworthiness Directives, and Service Bulletin upgrades
• Airframe life extensions through our ESP (Extended Service Plan) to extend the lives of Dash 8-100/200/300 to 120,000 cycles, or the ESP+ which can take the Dash 8-100 to 160,000 cycles
• Freighter conversions, including the introduction of the new Dash 8-400 Large Cargo Door and Quick Change between cargo and passenger missions
• Avionics upgrades

To date, De Havilland Canada has acquired 28 Dash 8-400 aircraft for the program.

De Havilland Canada’s Dash 8 aircraft are well known for their ruggedness, long service life, unique performance capabilities, and market leading operating economics. The DHC OEM Certified Refurbishment Program will extend the operational life of these aircraft and meet the needs of current and future customers of DHC.

Following today’s announcement of De Havilland Canada’s roadmap of the future of the Dash 8, this new program supports our customer’s need to grow or renew their Dash 8 fleets while we work on our production plans for the future through DHC’s Product Strategy Council.

As an industry-leading OEM, DHC is uniquely positioned to provide turnkey solutions to customers. Customers will benefit from access and integration of DHC’s Engineering/DAO support, local parts depot, program expertise and history, and all the support and services we can offer during delivery and entry into service phase.

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With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: www.dehavilland.com

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Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 22, 2024 – For more than four decades, the Dash 8 family of aircraft has established the benchmark for regional turboprops accumulating over 46 million flight cycles of experience in operations globally. The aircraft type has delivered unequalled performance, robustness, value, and efficiency to a wide range of operations in some of the most demanding and harsh environments on the planet.

With new DHC production facilities at De Havilland Field near Calgary, Alberta coming on stream in the latter portion of the decade, the time is right to determine what operators are looking for in their fleet planning, and where a new Dash 8 might fit in.

To best understand our customer’s needs, De Havilland Canada has assembled a Product Strategy Council and has been meeting over the past months with operators in North America, Oceania, Japan, Africa, and Europe, to understand their requirements and expectations as their businesses objectives and passenger preferences evolve into the future.

Once these discussions are complete, De Havilland Canada will be considering the feedback we have received from our Product Strategy Council to determine the roadmap for the Dash 8 program strategy. This is the same approach DHC undertook prior to developing new production programs for the DHC-515 Firefighter and the Twin Otter Classic 300-G.

“De Havilland Aircraft of Canada would like to thank the operators who have participated in this important initiative,” said Ryan DeBrusk, Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for De Havilland Canada. “It’s clear that the Dash 8 continues to be a highly valued fleet for operators around the world whether in an airline’s network or performing a specialized mission. Our teams have been energized by the valuable feedback we have received and are working hard to provide a roadmap to our customers that outlines the future of the Dash 8 program.”

While this work is underway, we remain committed to enhancing the platform through in-service support and new features such as cargo conversion upgrades, cabin enhancements, avionics upgrades, our ESP+ life extension program, and our OEM Certified Refurbishment Program.

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With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: www.dehavilland.com

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Calgary, AB, March 14, 2024 – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) today announced that Air Tanzania has signed a De Havilland Component Solutions Program (“DCS Program”) agreement to support its growing fleet of Dash 8-400 aircraft.

The DCS Program will provide Air Tanzania with comprehensive component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, and access to a strategically located spare part exchange pool.

“The DCS Program provides our customers with superior part availability and cost predictability so they can focus on running their day-to-day operations with minimal related interruptions,” Leighton Storsley, De Havilland Canada Vice-President, Aftermarket and Business Development. “Our agreement with Air Tanzania has been tailored to provide the organization with an enhanced, customized package for component support.”

“As we continue to grow our fleet of Dash 8-400 aircraft, it was a natural decision for Air Tanzania to join the De Havilland Component Solutions Program to provide top of the line support to our business,” said Ladislaus Matindi, Air Tanzania Chief Executive Officer. “We look forward to benefitting from the ready availability of spare parts and cost predictability that is essential to running our business, and the expertise of the De Havilland Canada team.”

About the De Havilland Component Solutions (DCS) Program

The DCS Program supports the operation of Dash 8-400 aircraft by ensuring cost-effective repair solutions and global accessibility to over a thousand different aircraft components positioned at strategically located distribution centres and at some customers’ operating hubs. The program, which is designed to meet the growing demand for customized repair solutions, accommodates each customer’s requirements and environment. With its low carbon footprint, low operating costs, industry-leading passenger experience, and jet-like performance, the Dash 8-400 aircraft, which seats up to 90 passengers, is the environmentally responsible choice for operators seeking optimal performance on regional routes. More than 175 Dash 8-400 aircraft are enrolled in the DCS Program.

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With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: www.dehavilland.com

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Singapore, February 22, 2024 – De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) today announced that Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. (Biman) has signed a De Havilland Component Solutions Program (“DCS Program”) agreement to support its fleet of five Dash 8-400 aircraft. The DCS Program will provide Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. with comprehensive component maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and access to a strategically located spare part exchange pool.

“Our highly customizable DCS Program continues to be the leader in power-by-the-hour solutions for the Dash 8-400 fleet and is designed to allow operators to focus on other key business activities while we take care of their component management requirements,” said Leighton Storsley, De Havilland Canada Vice-President, Aftermarket and Business Development. “We are delighted that Biman have joined the DCS Program, and we look forward to servicing them with a customized package for component support.”

“We are excited to embark on this partnership with De Havilland Canada as the component maintenance support to our fleet of Dash 8-400 aircraft,” said Mr. Shafiul Azim, Managing Director and CEO of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Ltd. “With hubs across Bangladesh, in Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet, it is important that we have access to the superior part availability and cost predictability that De Havilland Canada provides, so that we can focus on running our day-to-day operations efficiently.”

About the De Havilland Component Solutions (DCS) Program

he DCS Program supports the operation of Dash 8-400 aircraft by ensuring cost-effective repair solutions and global accessibility to over a thousand different aircraft components positioned at strategically located distribution centres and at some customers’ operating hubs. The program, which is designed to meet the growing demand for customized repair solutions, accommodates each customer’s requirements and environment. With its low carbon footprint, low operating costs, industry-leading passenger experience, and jet-like performance, the Dash 8-400 aircraft, which seats up to 90 passengers, is the environmentally responsible choice for operators seeking optimal performance on regional routes. More than 160 Dash 8-400 aircraft are enrolled in the DCS Program.

About De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

With more than 5,000 aircraft delivered, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) is well established across the globe and our talented team of aviation professionals is dedicated to advancing our near-100-year reputation for excellence in innovation, production, and customer support. Our aircraft operate reliably in some of the world’s harshest climates and provide vital connections between rural communities and urban centres – transporting essential cargo and millions of passengers annually. Our aircraft also support a wide variety of special mission operations including aerial firefighting, search and rescue, medical evacuation, reconnaissance, and coastal surveillance. Visit: www.dehavilland.com

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