Bombardier Dash 8 Q400
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Bombardier - Dash 8 Q400 - 1998 - Канада
Страна: Канада
Год: 1998


Twin-turboprop regional transport
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Bombardier Q Series (de Havilland Canada DHC-8 Dash 8)

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   Проектирование DHC-8 Series 400 началось в июне 1995 года, первый полет состоялся 31 января 1998-го. В начале 1999 года самолет поступил в эксплуатацию. Размах крыла и длину фюзеляжа снова увеличили, самолет способен перевозить до 78 пассажиров на дальность 960 км. Новая силовая установка включает два ТВД PW150A мощностью по 5067 л. с. Частота оборотов винтов уменьшена для снижения шумности самолета. Двигатели снабжены новейшими шестилопастными композитными винтами фирмы "Dowty". На DHC-8 Series 400 установлена активная система снижения шума и вибраций в салоне Ultra Electronics NVS. В 1998 году DHC-8 получил обозначение Dash 8/Q, отражавшее установку системы NVS, после чего изменились и обозначения вариантов: Dash 8Q100, Dash 8Q200, Dash 8Q300 и Dash 8Q400. Семейство стало известно как Q Series. В 2009 году "Bombardier" начала поставки улучшенной модели Q400 NextGen, первым покупателем которой стала авиакомпания SAS. Существуют планы разработки модификации Q400X, рассчитанной на перевозку более чем 78 пассажиров. Первый полет Q400X ожидается в 2013-2014 годах.
   К 30 апреля 2009 года производителем получены заказы на 1018 самолетов DHC 8/Q Series, включая небольшое количество военных DHC-8 Dash 8М.
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Second prototype Bombardier Dash 8 Q400, C-GCLI.
Second prototype Dash 8 Q400 (1999)
First flights for three new aircraft were recorded in January 1998, the Dornier 328JET, the Boeing 737-600, and the Bombardier DH Dash 8Q Series 400 (shown).
В конструкцию и оборудование Q400 NextGen внесено множество изменений, однако силовая установка доработкам не подвергалась.
Способность Q400 развивать на высоте 6100 м крейсерскую скорость 667 км/ч сделала его самым скоростным региональным турбовинтовым самолетом. На маршрутах протяженностью порядка 600 км Q400 конкурирует с турбореактивными авиалайнерами.
К концу 1980-х годов Dash 8 наряду с ATR 42 стал лидером на рынке региональных самолетов вместимостью до 40 мест. Среди сегодняшних эксплуатантов - "Canadian Airlines" и "Air Canada".
На самолете Dash 8 Series 400 размах крыла увеличен до 28,12 м, а фюзеляж удлинен до 31,60 м для размещения большего количества пассажиров.
Arik Air of Lagos, Nigeria, has two Bombardier DHC-8-402 Dash-8 Q400s awaiting delivery. Both 5N-BKV Cyprian (c/n 4219, ex C-FSRN) and 5N-BKU Christopher (c/n 4207, ex C-FPPU) are depicted at Bombardier's de Havilland Plant at Downsview Airport in Toronto, Ontario, on August 25, 2008, prior to beginning their flight test programmes. Arik Air also operates two Q300s sub-leased from Denim Air of the Netherlands. The rest of its fleet comprises two Boeing 737-300s and five 737-700Ws, two Bombardier CRJ200s and four CRJ900s, a Fokker 50 and two Hawker 800s, and it is in the process of taking delivery of Airbus A340-500s. Arik also has four Boeing 777-200/300s and three 787-9s on order.
More than 500 Bombardier Dash 8 Q400s have been ordered. Estonian carrier Air Baltic operates 12 of these aircraft, including YL-BBT (c/n 4438) pictured here at Stockholm-Arlanda.
Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 YL- BAX (c/n 4324), pictured climbing from Kiev, is one of the 12 Q400s delivered to Air Baltic between 2010 and 2013.
В авиакомпании "Air Berlin" доминируют реактивные авиалайнеры, однако в ее парке имеются и десять турбовинтовых DHC-8-402Q, конфигурированных для перевозки 76 пассажиров. Максимальная дальность полета DHC-8-402Q составляет 2522 км. Первый самолет для "Air Berlin" сфотографирован до передачи заказчику с канадской регистрацией.
Airberlin operates a fleet of ten Bombardier Q400s including D-ABQD (c/n 4234).
"Jazz Air", образованная в 2002 году, стала одной из крупнейших в мире региональных авиакомпаний. "Jazz Air" выполняет полеты в более чем 80 городов Канады и США. В парке компании доминируют Dash 8 - 21 Q400, 28 Dash 8-300 и 36 Dash 8-100. Самолеты NextGen конфигурированы для перевозки 74 пассажиров.
Six new Bombardier Q400 NextGens were delivered to Jazz Aviation of Halifax, Nova Scotia, between February 15 and March 28, 2013. The airline placed a firm order for 15 Q400s and 15 options on April 30, 2010. Firming up of six of the options was announced at the Farnborough Airshow, Hampshire, in July 2012, resulting in c/ns 4432 to 4437 (C-GGAH, C-GGBF, C-GGCI, C-GGDU, C-GGFJ and C-GGFP) being delivered. They entered service carrying Air Canada Express titles at Lester B Pearson International Airport at Toronto, Ontario, with C-GGBF (seen here) being the first.
Chorus Aviation’s Jazz Air unit will receive up to 23 Bombardier Dash 8 Q400s to replace its Dash 8 100s and 300s.
Thirteen Jazz Aviation Dash 8-400s that operate for Air Canada Express such as, C-GGOY (c/n 4365), will be reconfigured as Simplified Package Freighters.
Bombardier DHC-8-402 Q400 C-GZDV (c/n 4474) on approach to Toronto Downsview Airport, Ontario, on September 24, 2014. The first of two for Air Cote d’Ivoire, on delivery it will be airline’s first new aircraft - it currently flies three leased Airbus A319s and an Embraer 170. Its order for a pair of Q400s (plus two options), with a two-class cabin configuration, was announced as a conditional purchase agreement on November 18, 2013 and confirmed on December 18.
Самолет Q400, аэродинамически вылизанный, скоростной, с мощной силовой установкой, отлично продается на мировом рынке. Несмотря на недавнее снижение объема поставок, перспективы авиалайнера самые радужные. На снимке: один из четырех Q400, летавших до 2011 года в авиакомпании "Aires". В настоящее время самолет эксплуатирует "LAN Colombia".
Air Iceland is one of the smaller operators using the Dash 8.
Air Tanzania has received two Bombardier Q400s (5H-TCD, ex-C-FIFG, c/n 4495 and 5H-MWF, ex-C-FHNF, c/n 4492). They were painted at Muskoka Aircraft Refinishing in August 2016 and received custom modifications by SkyService at Toronto before delivery to Africa.
Ethiopian Airlines is one of several carriers that have ordered the dual-class Q400, which features seven business class seats with 36in (914mm) pitch.
Bombardier DHC-8-402Q ET-AOE (c/n 4428, ex C-GRUC) is one of approximately five of the regional turboprops operated by ASKY Airlines, based at Lome-Tokoin Airport in Togo. The carrier began services on January 15, 2010, after being formed by Ethiopian Airlines, which holds a 40% stake. The Q400 is seen on October 14, 2013 at Ouagadougou Airport in Burkina Faso, one of 22 destinations served by the company in west and central Africa. ET-AQE was delivered to Ethiopian Airlines on December 10, 2012, and is leased to ASKY.
As of early 2008, Bombardier had delivered 844 Dash 8-Q400s from an order book of 951. With high fuel prices making turboprops more cost-effective, demand for the type is expected to increase. Austrian arrows, formerly known as Tyrolean Airways, has 40 Q-series aircraft in its fleet, including ten 72-seat Dash 8-Q400s.
Despite its take-over by the country’s flag carrier, Austrian arrows is still based at Innsbruck and is proud of its Tyrolean roots. One of the airline's Dash 8-Q400s is pictured climbing out on an early morning flight from Innsbruck, with the surrounding mountains visible in the background. From operating a few services from this provincial airport, the company now flies all over Europe.
Austrian Airlines Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 OE-LGF (c/n 4068) at Innsbruck.
Bangladesh's national carrier flies two 74-seater Dash-8s into Cox's, including this one, S2-AGR (c/n 4368). A third aircraft was written off in an accident at Yangon International Airport, Myanmar, in 2019. It will be replaced by one currently being tested in Canada.
Wet-leased Bombardier Dash 8 Q400s are used on short-haul routes with lower traffic densities.
Bombardier Dash 8-Q402 C-FNQQ (c/n 4191, to be N191WQ), the fourth for delivery to Colgan Air for operation on Continental Connection services, seen on January 17, 2008 at Toronto-Downsview Airport, Ontario, Canada. The aircraft is one of 15 ordered by Colgan's parent, Pinnacle Airlines, together with ten conditional orders and 20 more options, in March 2007 for the Continental operation from a hub at Newark Liberty International Airport, New Jersey. Services from Newark with the new type commenced on February 4, initially to Albany, Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Rochester.
Seen here undertaking pre-delivery engine tests at the Bombardier plant at Downsview, Ontario, on April 18, 2008 is Dash 8-Q402 9A-CQA (c/n 4205, ex C-FPEL), the first of four ordered (with two more on option) by Croatia Airlines last year to replace its three ATR42s.
Ethiopian is one of several Dash 8-400 operators in Africa.
Самолет Q400 NextGen планируют строить в России
Demand for extra seats in a number of regional aircraft has resulted in some amazing fuselage stretches. As an example, the Q400 began as a 37-seater and studies are now being carried out on a variant that could carry 90 passengers.
Flybe, Europe's largest independent regional currently operates a fleet that includes 45 Dash 8 Q400s.
In addition to the Embraer 195s, Flybe is in the process of receiving 45 Bombardier Dash 8-400s. It also holds options for another 16 of these aircraft.
A Q400 undergoing maintenance at Flybe's Exeter HQ. The airline’s MRO subsidiary, Flybe Aviation Services, handles not only Flybe’s own fleet but also aircraft from third party operators.
Flybe, Europe's largest independent regional is currently implementing a cost-cutting plan involving schedule streamlining, the removal of seven aircraft from service and job losses in the UK.
Three former Flybe Bombardier Q400s chart the airline's liveries since 2002.
Flybe is one of the major operators of the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400.
Flybe was rescued in a UK government deal early in the New Year.
Hopes are pinned on the return of Flybe as a regional carrier
‘Faster than road or rail’ is one of the slogans used by Flybe on its aircraft to help promote the connectivity the airline provides.
Bombardier DHC-8-402Q Dash 8 G-JECY Spirit of Liberum (c/n 4157, ex C-FLKV), one of the first Flybe jets to be repainted in its new scheme.
The regional firm operated into three London hubs - City, Heathrow and Southend. It also intended to link Newquay Cornwall Airport with Gatwick from May.
Passenger operations restarted at London Southend Airport in 2012.
Flybe is Europe's largest regional airline, operating 189 routes connecting 71 airports in 12 countries.
Flybe was the largest regional carrier in Europe and played an important role in supporting many communities.
UK regional carrier Flybe is one of the Dash 8 Q400’s largest customers; it currently operates 50 examples of the aircraft. Here G-JEDP (c/n 4085) is seen approaching Paris CDG.
Flybe's collapse leaves the UK's regions with significantly reduced connectivity options. While airlines, including Loganair, Eastern Airways and Blue Islands, worked quickly to fill the void, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is placing the country's remaining domestic carriers under additional pressure.
Dash 8 Q400 G-JECY (c/n 4156) is one of 52 examples of the turboprop operated by Flybe, which is divesting most of its regional jets to focus on the type.
The purple on Flybe's aircraft will disappear when the carrier rebrands as Virgin Connect next year.
Q400 G-JECY (c/n 4157) named Spirit of Liberium was the first to be repainted in purple. It'll take three years to rebrand the entire fleet.
The Bombardier Q400 is the backbone of Flybe's fleet. Some 54 examples are in operation with the Exeter-based carrier.
The first former Flybe Dash 8-400 on the ramp at Abbotsford
In 2016 Flybe launched its first routes not touching its home market at all - from Hanover in Germany. The airline sees great opportunity in European markets.
Flybe's Dash 8 Q400 G-JECP (c/n 4136) on finals into Manchester wearing the carrier's latest livery.
Flybe has unveiled a revised livery, in evidence on Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 G-JECP (c/n 4136) at Exeter Airport on September 10, 2018. The new livery is designed to be simpler and more streamlined than the previous purple livery that was only introduced in 2014, and around ten aircraft a year are to be repainted with the colours as they pass through maintenance.
The ‘new’ Flybe's first bases are Birmingham and Belfast City
One of its Q400s, G-JEDP (c/n 4085), sported a low cost, but no at any cost’ livery between 2011 and 2014.
Bombardier Dash 8-402 C-FMFG (c/n 4165), seen here arriving Toronto/Pearson International Airport, Ontario, Canada, on July 6, 2007 from the factory in Downsview, Ontario, is to be the first often of these aircraft on order for new Frontier Airlines subsidiary Lynx Aviation. The aircraft carries 'a whole different animal' titles and, appropriately, a baby Lynx on the tail. With a hub at Denver, Colorado, Lynx plans to begin low-fare operations in October, initially to Wichita - Mid Continent Airport, Kansas; Rapid City Regional Airport, South Dakota; and Sioux Gateway Airport, Iowa.
After months of training, proving flights and a rigorous certification process, Frontier Airlines' new subsidiary, Lynx Aviation, finally operated its inaugural flight on December 7, 2007 from its hub at Denver, Colorado, to Billings, Montana. The first of ten brand new Dash 8-Q400s on order was delivered to the airline on July 20, 2007. Seen here taxiing out on January 2 from Pearson International Airport; Toronto, Ontario, to begin its delivery flight is the seventh Lynx Dash 8-Q402, N507LX (c/n 4181, ex C-FMUF). Following the carrier's 'whole different animal' theme, which differs on each aircraft, this Q400 carries baby seal artwork on the tail, very appropriate for the frigid and snowy delivery day. The aircraft also used Lynx's new 'Shasta' callsign, with flight number 'SHA8507' for the flight to Kansas City International, Missouri.
"Great China Airlines" (ныне "Uni Airways") - стартовый заказчик Series 400 (заказ включал шесть машин в твердом заказе и шесть - по опциону). Стоимость Q400 в 2010 году - 31 млн долларов (для варианта Q400 NextGen).
Horizon Air is due to start receiving the first of its latest batch of 15 Bombardier Q400s soon.
Bombardier DHC-8-402 Q400 NextGen N440QX (c/n 4347, ex-C-GHCV) for Horizon Airlines is seen preparing to depart Downsview Airport, in Toronto, on its delivery flight to Chicago-Rockford International, Illinois, on January 29, 2011. It wears a special scheme for the Oregon State University 'Beavers', the name of its football, baseball and basketball teams. Canadair CRJ-700 N609QX (c/n 10031) wears similar colours.
This spectacular colour scheme was unveiled on Horizon Air Dash 8-Q401 N425QX (c/n 4039) in a ceremony at the airline's operations centre at Portland International Airport, Oregon, on June 20, 2006, to mark the carrier's 25th anniversary. The vibrant scheme was designed by Rob Lancaster of Lancaster Design Group and applied by Field Aviation at Calgary, Alberta.
Horizon Air painted Dash 8-Q400, N425QX, in this special livery to celebrate 25 years of operations.
Dash 8-Q402 C-GHQO (c/n 4003), the third aircraft built, has now joined Hydro-Quebec as its first aircraft and on April 23, 2002 began operations on the employees' shuttle service between Montreal and airfields serving five hydro-electric generating sites in northern Quebec. A second aircraft will join the fleet in the spring, replacing four veteran Convair 580s, which have been providing the shuttle service for the last 20 years.
Государственная канадская компания "Hydro Quebec" в 2002 году закупила два 72-местных Q400 для челночных полетов из Монреаля в удаленные точки рядом с ГЭС на севере Квебека, часто вообще не имеющие аэродромов. Самолеты эксплуатируются вместе с одним Dash 8-300.
Hydro-Quebec became the first operator to make use of the Q400’s ability to operate from gravel runways when it began employee shuttle services in April 2002, between Montreal and airfields serving five hydro-electric generating sites in Northern Quebec. The company has ordered two Q400s to replace its fleet of four Convair 580s.
Seen undergoing pre-delivery modifications with Voyageur Airways at Jack Garland Airport, North Bay, Ontario, on June 17, 2006 was Dash 8-Q402 N814WP (c/n 4017, ex C-GAFM), the second Q400 for Hawaii-based Island Air, which wears the airline's 'Island Style' colour scheme.
Dash 8-Q402 HL5252 (c/n 4119, ex C-FFCH), the first of five (plus three options) ordered by Jeju Air of South Korea, last year seen at Downsview Airport, Toronto, Ontario, on May 3, 2006. The aircraft had been formally handed over there on April 26 at Bombardier's facility at Downsview and subsequently operated the airline's inaugural flight, from Jeju International Airportto Gimpo Airport, on June 5.
Augsburg Airways is one of five airlines that form Lufthansa Regional. The carrier operates five Dash 8-Q300s and five Q400s (one of which is pictured here).
Bombardier Dash 8-402 LX-LGA (c/n 4159, ex C-FLKX) departs Toronto/Pearson International Airport, Canada, on May 30, 2007 on its delivery flight to Luxair. Wearing a brand new colour scheme, the aircraft is the first of three on order and entered service on June 11 on the Luxembourg to Frankfurt route.
Bombardier DHC-8-402 Q400 NextGen HA-LQD (c/n 4063) was delivered to the Hungarian flag-carrier Magyar Legikozlekedesi Vallalat (Malev Hungarian Airlines) on February 4, 2011, sporting a retro scheme last seen on the company's aircraft in 1974. The colours have been applied as part of the celebrations of the airline's 65th anniversary. The turboprop is seen on February 7 arriving at Budapest-Ferihegy Airport from Cluj-Napoca Airport in Romania. Malev ordered eight Q400s (and placed options for another four) in July 2008 at the Farnborough International Airshow.
Nok Air Q400NG c/n 4504 C-FJXB, ‘Nok Latte’, (to become HS-DQE), seen on test flight BBA3 at Toronto Downsview Airport on September 23, 2015.
Bombardier DHC-8-402NG Dash-8 HS-DQA (c/n 4455, ex C-GWKW) is the first Q400 NextGen for the Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air. The turboprop airliner was delivered on August 27, 2014, and was noted three days earlier on a test flight from Toronto Downsview Airport, Ontario in Canada. It is the first Q400 produced with high-density seating for 86 passengers. Nok Air's order for two firm and six optional Q400s was announced on November 19, 2013, with options for two pairs of aircraft converted on March 31 and July 16.
Thai carrier, Nok Air, selected a denser 86-seat layout for its aircraft.
Nok Air has received its eighth and last Bombardier Dash 8 Q400NG, HS-DQH (c/n 4530), wearing the airline's colorful livery. The aircraft is seen at Toronto Downsview Airport prior to delivery wearing its Canadian test registration C-FOCW).
The Thai low-cost airline NokAir was the first customer for the 86-seat option, one of several new interior arrangements introduced to the Dash 8 in recent years.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport is just a few yards from the waters of Lake Ontario and adjacent to the centre of Toronto and its famous CN Tower.
Fledgling Toronto City Centre Airport-based commuter operator Porter Airlines is seeking finance to take up options on six Bombardier Q400s, adding to its current fleet of four of the type, whilst also expanding and adding new routes into the USA. The airline commenced operations in October 2006 with services to Ottawa and Montreal. On June 20, 2007 Porter received official clearance from the US Department of Transportation to provide scheduled and charter services into the USA. First planned route is to Newark, New Jersey, with Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Washington DC all intended as future destinations. Seen here is Dash 8-Q402 C-GLQE (c/n 4140), which was delivered to the airline on December 27, 2006.
State aid is unavailable to smaller carriers such as Porter Airlines
Q400 C-GLQP was delivered to Porter Airlines in September 2009, one of 20 in the fleet.
В 2002 году парк австралийской региональной авиакомпании "Qantaslink" насчитывал пять Dash 8-200 и 29 Q400 (на снимке). В 2011 году компания получила первые NextGen, отличающиеся от предшественников повышенным комфортом для пассажиров.
QantasLink used the type to replace Boeing 737s on a key Australian domestic route in April 2020.
The recently-introduced 72-seat Bombardier Dash 8-Q400s have significantly increased capacity on QantasLink's regional routes, and will allow Qantas to phase out some of its older Dash 8-100s.
RwandAir has taken delivery of the single Bombardier Q400 NextGen it had on order. Using the Canadian test registration C-GXKR, the aircraft (c/n 4464, which became 9XR-WL) is seen on February 24, 2014 on a test flight at Toronto Downsview Airport, Ontario in Canada. RwandAir signed a purchase agreement for the turboprop on April 22, 2013 and it was delivered at the end of February. It has been fitted with 67 seats in a dual-class configuration, similar to the two Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen regional jets delivered to the carrier in late 2012. The aircraft will be used for short- and medium-haul domestic and regional routes between African destinations. RwandAir is the 12th operator of the Q400 in Africa; 11 other airlines in nine countries utilise approximately 40 of the airliners.
Ryukyu Air Commuter, a subsidiary of Japan Airlines, was the launch customer for Cargo Combi, one of several configuration options introduced on the Q400 in recent years.
The first cargo combi Dash 8 Q400 was delivered to Ryukyu Air Commuter in December 2015.
Bombardier announced on December 9, 1999 that its new Dash 8 Q400 has finally received European JAA approval, with Denmark and Sweden becoming the first European countries to grant type certificates on December 1 and 2 respectively. US FAA approval is expected shortly. First deliveries began later in the month, initially to SAS Commuter, which will be the first carrier to put the type into airline service. One of the first examples for the tri-national Scandinavian carrier is seen here during pre-delivery test flying.
Bern, Switzerland-based VIP and corporate charter operator Sky Work Airlines took delivery of new production Dash 8-Q402 HB-JGA (c/n 4198, ex C-FOKB) on April 5, 2008. This single aircraft was ordered in December 2006 and will join the operator's Dornier 328-110 on scheduled and charter work from Bern. The aircraft is pictured on April 2 at Pearson International Airport,Toronto, Ontario, departing on a pre-delivery test flight from Bombardier's Customer Delivery Centre.
SA Express operates a fleet of nine Q400s including ZS-NMO (c/n 4122) which was the first to enter service in April 2006.
Two different tails illustrating the colours of the defunct Congo Express (near camera) and the current SA Express scheme.
Factory-fresh Bombardier Dash 8-Q402 C-FMIV (c/n 4169, to become 7T-VCM), the first of four ordered by Algeria's Tassili Airlines in July 2006, seen at Bombardier's plant at Toronto-Downsview Airport, Ontario, Canada, on July 25 whilst undergoing final testing prior to delivery.
Tyrolean Airways has been a major supporter of Bombardier aircraft over the years. The largest turboprop it operates is the 72-seat Dash 8-Q400, of which ten are in service. This aircraft is pictured departing Innsbruck.
WestJet Encore's Bombardier Q400 NextGens have started flight tests at the manufacturer's facility at Toronto-Downsview Airport, Ontario in Canada. DHC-8-402 C-FHEN (c/n 4441, fleet number 402, seen here) is understood to be the second destined for Encore. C-FOEN (c/n 4440) is likely to become fleet number 401. WestJet firmed an order for 20 Q400s, plus 25 options, on August 1, 2012. The carrier will assign the turboprops to the new WestJet Encore regional division that was due to be running in June. Initially, the subsidiary will serve routes from Fort St John and Nanaimo in British Colombia, as well as from locations in Alberta and Saskatchewan, including Grande Prairie, Edmonton and Calgary.
WestJet Encore is one of several customers to have opted for a dual-class configuration with both business and economy seats.
748 Air Services has ordered the Simplified Package Freighter options for three Dash 8-400s.
Bombardier is exiting the commercial turboprop business after agreeing to sell the Dash 8 programme.
Q400MR
Французская авиакомпания "Securite Civile" располагает двумя специально доработанными Q400MR. Самолеты ранее использовались для пассажирских перевозок, но теперь переделаны в противопожарные машины, хотя могут использоваться и в качестве транспортных.
Dash 8 Q400-MR (Multi Role) C-GFKW (c/n 4597), to become F-ZBMI, is the second of six new Q400-MRs for the French Department de la Direction de la Securite Civile. This aircraft, in the operator's new livery, was pictured at Toronto Downsview Airport. It will be handed over to MRO specialist Conair for conversion to multimission configuration to undertake fire-fighting, full cargo and combi passenger/cargo work.
All of the maritime surveillance Dash 8s currently in service are based on the Q200 or Q300. Several companies are now offering special versions based on the Q400 for a variety of roles, including the airframe's manufacturer.
 
A P&WC PW150 for a Bombardier Q400. Pratt & Whitney Canada owns the largest rental pool of engines of any company, having positioned some 850 rental and exchange engines throughout the world.
This view of part of the main Belfast factory, taken in April 2007, shows the Q400 regional turboprop fuselage in production.