QantasLink announces Classic Dash-8 retirement, additional Dash-8-400 orders

[Greg Hyde]

Originally Posted by Zac M

And 84B is one of them 😂

84B is reported by HNL Rarebirds on Instagram to be named “Winton”

thanks, Zac,

ETA BNE @ 15:15 this arvo

[Robert.M]

84A must’ve had some issues this morning? Was scheduled for the 6:40am ABX-SYD but didn’t depart until 11:15am.

[Greg Hyde]

The will be the first prop plane to carry the name "Winton".

Previously seen on B707,B747SP & B747

[Tony JC]

Winton name confirmed. Should be registered on the VH- register early next week and in service over the coming week or two.


C-FNEN (#3) should be in Paint now in YEB.
C-GJWE (#4) is in pre paint maintenance in YAM now.

The aircraft are being registered to JD Aero as they enter pre delivery maintenance so that should give an idea to the delivery order.

[Greg Hyde]

Originally Posted by Tony JC

Winton name confirmed. Should be registered on the VH- register early next week and in service over the coming week or two.


C-FNEN (#3) should be in Paint now in YEB.
C-GJWE (#4) is in pre paint maintenance in YAM now.

The aircraft are being registered to JD Aero as they enter pre delivery maintenance so that should give an idea to the delivery order.

Tony, Are they using fuel bladders to extend the range ?

[Tony JC]

Ferry tanks are installed for the pacific crossings, yes.

It’s then removed in BNE and shipped back to be reused.

[Robert.M]

Of interest C-GJWE hasn’t seen service since its tail strike in Calgary on 13 April 2024. Only done its first flight on the 9 January.

[Greg Hyde]

Originally Posted by Robert.M

Of interest C-GJWE hasn’t seen service since its tail strike in Calgary on 13 April 2024. Only done its first flight on the 9 January.

Should be called "Coffs Harbour" after the BIG BANANA (not yellow but similar shape)

[Ayden H]

Originally Posted by Robert.M

Of interest C-GJWE hasn’t seen service since its tail strike in Calgary on 13 April 2024. Only done its first flight on the 9 January.

Ferried over to YAM on the 20th for provisioning work before heading to QF. Likely had tailstrike repairs done in YYC.

[Greg Hyde]

Originally Posted by Ayden H

Ferried over to YAM on the 20th for provisioning work before heading to QF. Likely had tailstrike repairs done in YYC.

Tail Strike incident

https://asn.flightsafety.org/wikibase/389032

Test flown x2 Calgary on 09/01/25 before the above.

If you check the ASN page you will it also involved in two other incidents