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Alarm From Cell Phone Prompted WestJet Dash 8 Aborted Takeoff

A rejected take-off is rare, and nothing to fear. Additionally, there are other lessons to be learnt from this incident.

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An ANA Wings De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400 just after taking off.
Who Still Flies The Bombardier Q400?

Over 300 examples are still operating around the world since the type's launch in 2000.

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A De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 of Air New Zealand Link rolling down the runway.
40 Years Of Flight: A Guide To The De Havilland Canada Dash 8's Variants

Tuesday, June 20th, marks the iconic turboprop’s maiden flight anniversary.

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A closeup of a propeller engine on a Wideroe Dash 8.
Flight Review: Widerøe Dash 8 Aberdeen to Bergen

The short flight over from the UK to Scandinavia makes a great connection and is a very enjoyable flight.

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Aurora Airlines Q400 taxiing
The World's Longest Dash 8 Q400 Routes Is Longer Than 4 Hours

These are the world's longest Q400 routes in May/June.

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shutterstock_1489379777 - Porter Airlines Bombardier DHC-8-402 Q400, Registration C-GLQB landing at the Toronto Billy Bishop City (City Centre / Toronto Island airport in front of the Rogers Center. Toronto, Canada July 2 2011
Porter Airlines DeHavilland Canada Dash 8-400 Overruns Runway In Ontario

One of Porter Airlines' DeHaviland of Canada Dash 8-400s overran the Sault Ste. Marie Runway and the passengers received an inadequate response.

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The De Havilland Canada Dash 8-Q400: A Complete History

A deep dive into the history of the De Havilland of Canada's Dash 8-Q400.

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Icelandair Dash-8-Q400
Flight Review: Icelandair Dash 8 Q400 From Akureyri To Reykjavík

Looking back at the quick hop across Iceland.

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Porter Airlines Dash 8Q-400
Porter Airlines To Launch Nonstop Service From Ottawa To Charlottetown

Porter Airlines is completing its route network in Atlantic Canada by sending its Dash 8-400 to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

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Qantas Q400
Yet Another Qantas Turnback: Dash 8 Returns To Sydney With Landing Gear Issue

Qantas continued to be plagued by operational issues, with the saga resembling the 'song that never ends.'

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Horizon Aircraft at SeaTac, 5 October 2022
Early Reactions To Alaska Airlines' Switch From Q400 To E175 Are Mixed

Horizon Air has a highly capable jet in the Embraer E175, but may experience some teething problems in the transition from the Dash 8.

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National Jet Express Dash 8
Rex Group Brings Back 'National Jet Express'

Rex has bold plans to become the leading fly-in-fly-out operator in Australia, starting with rejuvenating the National Jet Express brand.

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LOT Polish Q400 retirement
Looking Back: Where LOT Polish Airlines Flew Its Dash-8-Q400s

LOT's Q400s operated routes of up to 2 hours and 50 minutes last year.

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UNDER THE UNDERBELLY  OF AN ALASKA-HORIZON ERJ-175LR
Horizon Air Pilots See Pay Almost Double

In a new tentative agreement (TA), Alaska Airlines' regional airline Horizon Air pilots' pay could almost double - and more.

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39 Years Ago: The De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Makes Its 1st Flight

The De Havilland Canada Dash 8 first took to the skies in 1983, setting new standards for regional turboprops.

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Turning Around the Dash-8 - Complete With Swissport Refueling and Ground Crew on Stairs and Power Cart
Flight Review: The Soon-To-Be Retired Dash 8 Q400 With Alaska Airlines

An aviation history buff rides Alaska Airlines' Dash 8-400 and reports back before the airline releases the airframes from service.

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DeHavilland Q400 Cobham Aviation
FIFO Specialist Cobham Aviation Receives Its 7th De Havilland Q400

Cobham Aviation continues to renew its fleet with another Q400 landing this week and more expected throughout the year.

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Q400 Alaska
Retiring Soon: Alaska Airlines' Turboprop Q400 Operations Explored

Alaska Airlines will be an all-jet airline by the end of 2023, with Horizon's Q400s going. I take a look at the role the turboprop plays in its fleet.

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The Sun Is Setting on the Q400 in Alaska Airlines Service
Alaska Airlines Will Be An All-Jet Airline By 2023

Alaska Airlines' "Runway to Profitable Growth" may include a "compelling product" but also includes an "efficient fleet".

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