De Havilland Canada, Asman Airlines sign Dash 8-400 deal

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (De Havilland Canada) said it has signed a Purchase Agreement with Asman Airlines for the delivery of a refurbished Dash 8-400 aircraft. This aircraft will be the fourth addition to Asman Airlines fleet. The addition of the Dash 8-400 will support Asman Airlines’ continued expansion and enhance its ability to provide reliable, efficient regional air service across its network. Known for its performance in diverse and challenging operating environments, the Dash 8-400 offers a combination of speed, fuel efficiency, and operational flexibility that makes it ideally suited for regional operations. “We’re proud to continue our partnership with Asman Airlines as they grow their Dash 8 fleet,” said Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at De Havilland Canada. “The Dash 8-400 is built to deliver strong performance and real value, and we’re excited to support Asman’s continued growth and connectivity.” The refurbished aircraft will be configured to support Asman Airlines’ operational needs, delivering the Dash 8-400’s signature combination of passenger comfort, performance, and reliability. The aircraft will be ready to join their fleet later this year. EFW signs A330 freighter conversion deal with Hong Kong-based APAL Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a JV of ST Engineering and Airbus, continues to expand its presence in the fast‑growing Chinese aviation market with the signing of a contract for an Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion with Hong Kong-based specialist aircraft lessor, Asia Pacific Aviation Leasing Group (APAL). The aircraft will be converted at one of EFW’s partner facilities from 2Q2026, while technical planning and certification will take place at its headquarters in Dresden, Germany. “We are thrilled to partner with EFW on this significant A330-300 conversion project,” said Hong Wei Zhao, CEO of APAL. “EFW’s proven expertise in freighter conversion is key to modernising our fleet and meeting the dynamic needs of the Chinese cargo market — a market we are prioritising and to which we intend to commit additional resources. Our first freighter conversion programme with EFW underscores our commitment to providing innovative and efficient freighter solutions to our valued customers.” “The Airbus A330P2F represents the future of the medium‑sized freighter segment,” said Jordi Boto, CEO of EFW. “We look forward to supporting APAL with a high‑performing solution as they build up their fleet in the cargo market.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]