Are Dash 8s safe?
Very safe. The Dash-8 Q-series has weaknesses, just like any airplane—for this aircraft, it appears that pilots aren’t crazy about the nosewheel steering, or the electrical generator (a little underpowered for the aircraft’s needs), but it has an excellent safety record.
How much does it cost to charter a Dash 8?
Average Prices
| Costs | USD | EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Purchase New | 27 Million | 25 Million |
| Purchase Used | – | – |
| Charter Rate | 2,500 USD/hour | 2,500 EUR/hour |
Are propeller planes safe?
“Turboprops”, or jet engine-powered propeller planes, are the backbone of the business aviation fleet across the globe. Though used less often than private jets, turboprop planes are a safe, efficient, and highly cost-effective option for shorter regional trips and navigating mountain airports.
How much does a Bombardier Dash 8 cost?
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned BOMBARDIER Dash 8-Q300 is $6,750,000.00. A $3,375,000.00 loan over 120 months including $14062.5 per month in interest equates to a $169,235.04 per-period payment.
Who bought de Havilland?
In 1986, the federal government sold it to Boeing of Seattle, Washington, for $155 million. (In the years leading up to the sale, the government had invested hundreds of millions of dollars in de Havilland.) In 1992, Montreal-based Bombardier and the Ontario government bought de Havilland from Boeing.