De Havilland Canada DHC-8-402Q Dash 8 (Q400)

William Jacobsen

24 Apr 2026 · © William Jacobsen

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Siliconserver · 24 Apr 2026

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Aircraft

DHC-8-402Q Dash 8 (Q400) DH8D

Universal Air

9H-EMU

Registration

Airline

Universal Air

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker

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Location

Arrivals Road

Cornwall Airport Newquay · NQY/EGHQ · Runway 2

50.4340, -4.9777

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Cornwall Airport Newquay NQY

Airport

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Aviation History

The Q400 is a highly successful regional turboprop, known for efficiency and short takeoff/landing abilities.

Fleet Rarity

Universal Air is a new Maltese airline (2023) with a small fleet; Q400 is not a rare type globally.

Record Flights

Commonly used for short- to medium-haul flights across Europe, but not known for specific record flights.

Safety & Events

The Dash 8 Q400 is known for several landing gear incidents in the early 2000s (none specific to 9H-EMU).

Future Outlook

Still in active passenger service (as of 2024) with a new operator.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.42 meters

Wingspan

32.8 meters

Length

2,522 kilometers

Range

667 kilometers per hour

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kilograms

MTOW

8.43 meters

Height

3,781 shp (2,821 kW) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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