‘Take the jumpseat’: My Kenya flights came with an unexpected …
WEBJul 29, 2023 · It started when I arrived at Wilson Airport (WIL) in Nairobi, Kenya, and gawked out the glass window near the check-in counter. Parked just steps away was a De Havilland Canada DHC-7 — or Dash 7, for short — an incredibly rare plane that's flying for only a handful of carriers worldwide.
de Havilland Canada Dash 7 - Wikipedia
WEBThe de Havilland Canada DHC-7, popularly known as the Dash 7, is a turboprop -powered regional airliner with short take-off and landing (STOL) performance. Variants were built with 50–54 seats.
De Havilland Canada Dash 7-100 - AirKenya
WEBDe Havilland Canada Dash 7-100. The De Havilland DHC-7, popularly known as the Dash 7, is a regional aircraft built to service short-haul travel. Initially, this 49-seat aircraft was meant to shuttle travellers between busy cities to reduce traffic in large airports but it quickly found its niche in areas with challenging conditions.
DHC-7: The quiet STOL multi-tasker - Skies Mag
WEBJul 8, 2019 · British Antarctic Survey’s Dash 7 makes regular flights to and from the Falkland Islands during the austral summer. The 1,900-kilometre journey can be completed in five hours with up to 16 passengers or 2,000 kilograms of cargo on board. BAS Photo. DHC entered a growth market when it delivered its first DHC-6 Twin Otter in 1966.
AIR KENYA EXPRESS DASH 7 | PART 1 | COCKPIT VIDEO - YouTube
WEBApr 21, 2021 · Experience Air Kenya Express and their fantastic operations in Kenya. Fly into the amazing Maasai Mara on the Dash 7!You will land on dirts trips in the sava...
AIR KENYA EXPRESS DASH 7 | PART 2 | COCKPIT VIDEO - YouTube
WEBWelcome back to Air Kenya and their fantastic Dash 7 operations into to Maasai Mara.Enjoy true flying, landing on dirt airstrips and watch wildlife right out...
Four-Engine Turboprop: Who Flies The De Havilland Dash 7 In 2024?
WEBMay 17, 2022 · When it comes to turboprop aircraft produced by De Havilland Canada, perhaps the designs that spring to mind most easily are the Dash 8 and the DHC-6 'Twin Otter.'. However, between 1975 and 1988, the company also produced over 100 four-engined turboprops known as the Dash 7. The aircraft remains in service today.
AIR KENYA EXPRESS DASH 7 & DASH 8 | TRAILER - YouTube
WEBExperience Air Kenya Express and their fantastic operations in Kenya. Fly into the amazing Maasai Mara on the Dash 7. You will land on dirt trips in the savannah with zebras, elephants and...
A Look Back: THE DE HAVILLAND DASH 7 - Wings Magazine
WEBMay 18, 2010 · In a recent edition of A Look Back, we looked at the Fox Moth, the half brother of the successful Tiger Moth. Both aircraft were built by de Havilland, both were designed in Great Britain, and both were produced and flown there and in Canada.
Bombardier DHC 8-202 (Dash 8) - AirKenya
WEBThe DHC 8-202 is a classic turboprop, first manufactured by de Havilland Canada, modelled after the Dash 7. It became the first of the Dash series to be manufactured with a pressurized cabin, under Bombardier.