De Havilland Aircraft of Canada to pause Dash 8 production, 500 employees affected
February 17, 2021
February 17, 2021
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The Dash 8-400 has transported more than 400 million passengers worldwide. (Photo: De Havilland Aircraft)
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. said Wednesday that it will pause production of new Dash 8-400 at its Downsview factory, as airlines re-evaluate their costs amid harsh market conditions.
Around 500 employees will be affected by the indefinite production pause, De Havilland Canada said, adding that its goal is to resume new aircraft delivery as soon as possible, subject to market demand.
“While this evolution is taking place against the backdrop of unprecedented industry circumstances, we see a bright future for De Havilland Canada and the Dash 8,” said David Curtis, executive chairman of De Havilland Canada parent Longview Aviation Capital.