Bombardier is finishing the certification of Dash 8Q-400 in Russia

			Sergey Belov: «How many of your jets are flying?», I am saying: «All of them»! Sergey Korotkov: We have successfully performed the demonstration, India has taken the decision o... Rashid Mursekaev: On А321 we plan to start its operation in September. Valery Gabriel: The cost of feed airline creation will be about $40-50 million.		Feedback Advertise RSS feed

News

Bombardier is finishing the certification of Dash 8Q-400 in Russia

Bombardier (Canada) is finishing the certification of short-haul Dash 8Q-400 turboprop, Kommersant reports.

Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) has reported yesterday, that it has completed the pendency of application from Bombardier on certification of engine and propeller of Dash 8Q-400. "Now we will consider the application regarding certification of the aircraft, — IAC noted. — At best, Bombardier will acquire the certificate in three or four months".

Dash 8Q-400 is a short-haul passenger aircraft developed by Bombardier Regional Aircraft (Canada). This jet is the latest member of Dash 8 Family (DHC-8). Its capacity is 68-78 passengers. The turboprop is equipped with Pratt Whitney Canada PW150A engine. Its cruise speed is 648 km/h.

The market insiders believe that the greatest demand on Bombardier Dash 8Q-400 may be provided by local carriers of Siberia Region. Among the potential customers are Buryat Airlines, Yakutia, Tomskavia, Angara.