The Dash 7 has been selling steadily since its introduction into service and the sales/options total is confidently expected to pass the 100 mark by the end of this year. The US commuter industry provides an important market for the type, a typical example being Air Wisconsin

A number of useful sales have also been achieved in the Middle East, such as to the Emirates Air Service in Abu Dhabi

Military sales to date have been made only to the Canadian Armed Forces, which operates two as CC-132s

De Havilland Canada Dash 7

An early three-view of the Dash 7 project showing the fuselage-mounted, tandem leg main undercarriage that was first planned.