De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

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15 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Registration C-CGNF is a Canadian aircraft, and Air Canada Express is a well-known operator of the Dash 8 Q400 family.

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De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier) DHC-8-400 (Dash 8 Q400)

De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

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

Aircraft

Airline

QK (OPERATED BY JAZZ AVIATION)

Air Canada Express

JZA (operated by Jazz Aviation) / QK (operated by Jazz Aviation)

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier)

Insights

Aviation History

The Dash 8 Q400 is a widely used turboprop for regional and commuter flights, valued for its efficiency and performance, especially on short-haul routes in North America.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; Air Canada Express operates a significant fleet of Q400s.

Record Flights

Used on some of the shortest and busiest regional hops in Canada, such as Toronto-Ottawa and Montreal-Quebec City.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe aircraft; the Q400 series had a series of landing gear incidents in the late 2000s but is now among the most reliable regional turboprops.

Future Outlook

Q400s remain active in airline service and are likely to continue in regional fleets for years.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.4 meters

Wingspan

32.8 meters

Length

2,522 kilometers

Range

667 kilometers per hour

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kilograms

MTOW

8.3 meters

Height

5,071 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (<85 dB on approach)

Noise

Cloudy weather and slight motion blur, but livery and aircraft type are clear.