Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord has delivered an OEM refurbished Dash 8-400 to growing Australian carrier Nexus Airlines. The turboprop, which is the fourth TrueNoord aircraft to join the airline’s fleet on a long-term operating lease, has entered service immediately serving regional routes across Western Australia.
The Dash 8-400 is ideally suited to the airline’s routes due to its fuel efficiency and performance in hot conditions. Carst Lindeboom, Sales Director Asia Pacific at TrueNoord, commented: “We are delighted to continue working with Nexus Airlines and to support the expansion of their Dash 8-400 fleet as they enhance vital regional connectivity across Western Australia. It has been a pleasure partnering with De Havilland Canada on this project. The OEM Refurbished Programme delivers a Dash 8-400 that combines proven reliability with versatility, enabling operators to efficiently serve regional communities.”
Michael McConachy, Managing Director of Nexus Airlines, added: “This acquisition marks an important milestone in our fleet strategy. With the support of TrueNoord and De Havilland Canada, we are strengthening our commitment to providing reliable, community-focused air services in Western Australia with world-class aircraft.”
Refurbished at De Havilland Canada’s Calgary facilities, the refurbished Dash 8-400 offers the proven dependability of a new-production aircraft along with tailored upgrades to suit specific customer requirements.
“We are delighted to expand our relationship with TrueNoord and to support Nexus Airlines as they build their regional fleet around the Dash 8-400,” said Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, De Havilland Canada. “Our OEM Refurbished Programme delivers high-quality aircraft designed to meet the needs of growing regional operations, while providing exceptional value, performance, and reliability.”
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