Swedish cargo carrier Nord-Flyg will be the first to operate new generation Bombardier Dash 8-Q400PF environmentally friendly twin turboprop | Press Release

Press Release

Issued by Green Charter 2022.

December 31, 2008

Swedish cargo carrier Nord-Flyg will be the first to operate new generation Bombardier Dash 8-Q400PF environmentally friendly twin turboprop

Capable of carrying up to 40 EU pallets in the 85 cbm interior Nord-Flyg expects their first aircraft to enter into service in January 2009. The ex SAS aircraft will have the cargo conversion installed and interior modified into E-class by Cascade Aerospace in Vancouver Canada. A LOI has been signed for the acquisition of more aircraft.

The popular Bombardier Dash 8 aircraft is in quantity production in Toronto and is recognised by the world's leading airlines as the one of the most efficient and most advanced Turbo Prop Aircraft available.

- Payload, 9 500 kg.

- Volume, Bulk loading capacity, 85.cbm. or 40 EU pallets, W.80cm. x L.120cm. x H.145cm. (optional containerised with 14 ULD).

- Max single size through standard cargo door is, W.120cm. x L.200cm. x H.146cm.

- Cruising speed, 360.kts / 667km/h (Jet-speed on regional routes)

- Enhanced fuel efficiency

- Long range cruise: Payload 8 400kg, range, 1120nm. (2075km).

- MTOW, 63 930lb / 28 998kg.

- Approved for landing at 32 knot crosswind and 20 knot tailwind.

Green Machine: The Q400PF is truly a green machine. It respects the environment by setting new class standards for environmental protection.

- Compared to existing aircraft the Q400PF offers:

- Community noise levels well below FAR36 and ICAO Annex16 Chapter 4.

- Reduced noise exposure for ramp personnel

- Reduced engine emissions, 40% below Part 34 requirements for Smoke Number.

- Reduced engine emissions, 40% below ICAO Annex16 requirements for gaseous emission.

Nord-Flyg is convinced that this New Generation Turbo Prop will be welcomed by the industry with its ability to perform at Jet-speeds on regional routs in the segment of 9.500 kg.

The Q400PF is the only Aircraft which is available now to modernise the present Turbo Prop cargo fleets in Europe (average age well over 20 years) and at the same time meet the future environmental demands from the officials and the inhabitants around the airfields in Europe.

Nord-Flyg future Dash8-Q400PF fleet will open up an entirely new segment of freighter operations in a very competitive, efficient, most environmental friendly and operationally reliable product.