De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

31 Dec 2025 · © Unknown

The Q400 is notable for its quiet operation (hence 'Q' for 'Quiet' in the name) and was produced by Bombardier until acquired by De Havilland Canada.

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De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier) Dash 8 Q400

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

Aircraft

Airline

avantiair

VAV / V3

Manufacturer

De Havilland Canada (formerly Bombardier)

Gear

iPhone

Location

LGW

Open map

Insights

Aviation History

The Dash 8 Q400 is one of the most widely used regional turboprop airliners, praised for its speed and efficiency on short-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Common regional aircraft, though less so than mainline jets; Avantiair operates only a few Q400s, and overall global numbers are shrinking as the type is phased out by some airlines.

Record Flights

Notable for serving challenging short runways and high-frequency regional operations.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents specific to D-ABQB; the type has a solid safety record overall, with a few incidents over decades of service.

Future Outlook

Many Q400s are still flying, but the fleet size is slowly declining as airlines transition to jets or retire older turboprops.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A

Engine

28.42 m

Wingspan

32.8 m

Length

2,522 km

Range

667 km/h

Speed

78 passengers

Capacity

29,257 kg

MTOW

8.3 m

Height

Not applicable (turboprop, 5,071 shp per engine)

Thrust

76.3 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4)

Noise

Multiple aircraft in the image; focus was on the Q400 in the foreground.