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THE SCANDINAVIAN WAY GHANA TO PURCHASE DASH

8-400 AIRCRAFT

livery uses Aerodur 2121 CF primer and For one last touch to honor SAS’s heri-
sealer 42240, Aerobase base coat in grey tage, when the plane flies overhead, you’ll "The advanced Dash 8-400 aircraft continues to prove its
SAS planes are getting a new design and blue and an Aerobase base coat special be able to see the word “Scandinavian” capabilities across Africa's diverse landscape and we are confident
for the first time in over 20 years. It’s a effect, as well as an Aviox clear coat. The from the ground. De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has announced that that its hot-and-high performance, as well as its short take-off
fresh take on the simplicity of Scandinavian result is an elegant design that’s all about While the redesign started with the the Republic of Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase up and landing capability will meet the demands of Ghana's warm,
design, with features that represent the the details. fleet’s newest aircraft, the existing fleet will to six Dash 8-400 aircraft. dry coastal areas, its hotter, more humid regions, as well as any
airline’s sustainable and competitive As travellers remain strongly connected also be updated. The country recently announced plans to launch a home based challenging airport operations."
future. to SAS’s signature blue color and logo, As each plane goes in for its routine carrier in Accra, Ghana to serve domestic, regional and internation-
“We’re proud to be able to offer high those were important parts of the design five- to six-year repaint, it will emerge with al routes. ABOUT DASH 8-400 AIRCRAFT
quality products that help customers like to get right. Blue now extends from the tail the new livery. By 2024, the whole fleet "We are very excited to be working with De Havilland Canada The Dash 8-400 aircraft is the latest in the Dash 8 Series family.
SAS differentiate themselves and make down the body of the aircraft, while a large will feature the new design coated with to develop our fleet with a modern aircraft that will support the Designed as an advanced, 21st-century turboprop, it provides
a statement about who they are,” said silver SAS logo has been added to the front. AkzoNobel aerospace coatings. Q development of our new national airline and provide a strong unmatched performance and operational flexibility.
Robert Rijnsburger, area sales manager, Other foundation as we work to build a broader network and become The Dash 8-400 aircraft is nimble enough for a steep approach,
AkzoNobel Aerospace Coatings. changes the aviation hub of West Africa ," said Joseph Kofi Adda -minster of yet tough enough to land on unpaved runways. It's the only
The airline’s new Airbus A350 and include the aviation. turboprop in its class certified for high altitude airports.
A320neo, the most modern and fuel-effi- choice of a "The Dash 8-400 aircraft provides the proven reliability and Offering the versatility of turboprop economics with jet-like
cient aircraft on the market, will be the first fresher shade performance we are seeking and will be a great asset to our airline. performance, the Dash 8-400 can be adapted to many business
in the SAS fleet to feature the new looks. of grey for "We are committed to offering our communities state-of-the-art models, delivering 30 per cent less fuel burn than competing jets,
Rijnsburger said, “The high-performance the fuselage, air transportation, and the Dash 8-400 aircraft offers the perfect while cruising 160 km/h faster than conventional turboprops.
coatings used in the new SAS design offer modernised mix of passenger amenities, cargo capacity, operational economics Its large propellers operate at a lower RPM, generating more
a number of benefits. With fewer layers Scandinavian and environmental credentials to meet our requirements. power with less noise and making it a friendly option for city
of colour, the weight of the aircraft can be flags and “We are looking forward to finalising a purchase agreement with centres. With industry-leading passenger experience, operating
significantly reduced - helping to save fuel silver-grey De Havilland Canada in the near future and securing up to six Dash costs and environmental footprint, the Dash 8-400 aircraft is the
and reduce CO² emissions. The coatings engines 8-400 aircraft for our fleet," said Adda. pinnacle of the modern turboprop.
are also more durable so the aircraft won’t dressed up
need to be repainted as frequently.” with blue SAS "It is always a source of pride when our Dash 8-400 aircraft is The Dash 8 Series aircraft, the Dash 8-400 has logged almost
To achieve the desired look, the new crowns. selected by a new operator and we welcome this opportunity to seven million flight hours with over 60 owners and operators in
work with the people of Ghana as they establish their home based
almost 40 countries. With a dispatch reliability rate of over 99.5
carrier," said Todd Young , chief operating officer, De Havilland per cent, the aircraft has transported more than 400 million
Canada. passengers worldwide. Q

TRAINING
CHINA REGIONAL AVIATION

DEVELOPMENT FORUM –

A SUCCESS

Civil aviation officials from ten differ- AVIC and its subsidiary Xi'an Aircraft
ent countries attended the event and use the "Modern Ark" series aircraft
The regional aviation and China- conducted extensive discussions on a as a platform and have committed to
made aircraft development forum 2019 range of topics such as the development building a civil aircraft industry chain
was held recently in Yanliang, Xi'an and co-operation of aviation industries and ecosystem while providing products
Held under the theme of "Discussing in OBOR countries, the building of for the market. So far, a total of 109 MA
and Sharing Ideas to Promote the regional aviation environment, airport series aircraft have been delivered to
In-depth Cooperation of OBOR Civil operation and the development of customers in 19 countries across four
Aviation", nearly 200 guests attended. China-made regional aircraft. continents, operating 268 air routes.
Participants represented a variety of At the event, the Aviation Industry In addition, events such as the MA
sectors such as the CAAC, Pacific-China Development Research Centre of China Series Aircraft Customer Conference
Friendship Association, local govern- issued a Market Forecast Report for Civil 2019 and Operating Authorities Partner
ments, airport groups, airlines, financial Aircraft in China 2019-2038. Conference for Modern Ark Aircraft
institutions, AVIC and news media. As a regional aircraft manufacturer, have also taken place. Q
PassionAir became the first Bombardier operator
in Ghana in 2018 ordering three Q400 aircraft

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