Both companies mark Canadian leadership in regional aviation through continued collaboration
Farnborough, United Kingdom, July 24, 2024 –
Canadian pioneers in regional aviation, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) announced at the Farnborough International Airshow a new OEM Certified Refurbishment Program for its legendary fleet of Dash 8-400 aircraft that will offer the option to equip refurbished aircraft with new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A engines.
The PW150A engine, the most powerful civil turboprop in production, recently demonstrated up to 30% increased time on wing, a testament of the 25 years of continuous investments through in-service product improvements, consistently bringing the latest technology to market and maintaining a 99.97% dispatch reliability over the last decade. The availability of a fleet of proven and modernized Dash-8 400 aircraft could not be more welcomed by the industry.
“DHC and Pratt & Whitney Canada have a long history of leading aerospace innovation in Canada, and we are pleased to continue that collaboration through the OEM Certified Refurbishment Program De Havilland Canada announced today,” and said Jean-Philippe Côté, Vice-President Programs and Business Improvement. “There are thousands of DHC aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada engines operating daily, from pole to pole and on all continents, and through this collaboration we will continue to explore the best product solutions for our global customers.”
“We are committed to supporting De Havilland Canada with their Certified Refurbishment Program of the Dash 8-400 fleet with new production and refurbished PW150A engines. Our continued collaboration with De Havilland Canada on this, and other initiatives, has produced legendary aircraft with a deep-rooted Canadian foundation. As we celebrate the collective shaping of the regional turboprop industry spanning over 40 years, this program will ensure operators will benefit from reliable technologies for many years to come,” said Anthony Rossi, vice-president Sales and Marketing, Pratt & Whitney Canada.
At a time when regional turboprop aviation is being hailed for its sustainability, reliability and performance capabilities, De Havilland Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada mark the 40th anniversary of the maiden commercial flight of DHC’s Dash 8-100 aircraft powered by PW100 engines. This aircraft has helped transform regional aviation around the world and brought commercial air services to thousands of communities, helping build immeasurable social and economic capacity.
Collaborating to Propel a Sustainable Aerospace Future
Today’s turboprop aircraft flying routes of less than one-hour in duration consume significantly less fuel and a reduction in CO2 emissions when compared to similar-sized regional jets on the same routes.
With the world focused on reducing emissions with enhanced performance, De Havilland Canada and P&WC are committed to advancing solutions to enable more sustainable aviation, including by collaborating on the RTX Hybrid-Electric Flight Demonstrator, based on a Dash 8-100 aircraft. De Havilland Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada will continue to explore the best products and solutions to bring to market and benefit customers worldwide.
Both companies have been partnering in the development of a strong Canadian aerospace ecosystem for over 60 years and our enduring presence in the wider aviation industry reflects a common determination and ability to develop and enter into service new technologies, while always being guided by the needs and priorities of our customers.
Additional DHC and P&WC Collaboration
The DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G
De Havilland Canada announced last year launch of the new Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft, which will offer two engine options to operators, the PT6A-34 currently powering the Twin Otter 400 series and a new PT6A-27 bringing changes to improve maintainability and reliability.
De Havilland Canada and Pratt & Whitney Canada intend to bring these enhancements to the PT6A-27 on the legacy DH6-300 fleet, providing access to the renewed maintainability and reliability. This retrofit will bring optimal utilization of engine assets of current Twin Otter operators.
Current and future Twin Otter operators can participate in Pratt & Whitney Canada’s TBO escalation process, providing extended Time Between Overhauls (TBO) under certain circumstances. Looking at the current Twin Otter 400 series, 40% of engines have obtained up to 2x time on-wing benefits through the TBO escalation process, helping reduce operating costs.
New Classic 300-G operators choosing either the PT6A-27s or PT6A-34s can benefit from existing TBO extensions on their specific engine models.
De Havilland Canada’s DHC-515 Firefighter – the world’s best firefighting aircraft
De Havilland Canada also previously announced that Pratt & Whitney Canada will be powering the next generation of aerial firefighter, the DHC-515 aircraft, with the PW123AF engine. This engine has been proven as the workhorse of the CL415 fleet and will support the new DHC-515’s mission to protect people and forests in countries around the world.
De Havilland Canada’s Dash 8 100/200/300 powered by the PW121 and PW123 engine
Powered by the PW100, the most reliable engine family in the market, with best-in-class reliability, Pratt & Whitney Canada continues to innovate and tailor commercial solutions to Dash 8 operators. P&WCSMART™ portfolio includes hot section inspection and overhaul fixed price offerings, allowing our customers to accurately budget for their engine maintenance costs.
About Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. Read more about Pratt & Whitney’s history of innovation here.
About RTX
With more than 185,000 global employees, RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2023 sales of $69 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
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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