The DCS program supports the operation of Dash 8-400 aircraft by ensuring cost-effective repair solutions and global accessibility to over a thousand different aircraft components positioned at strategically located distribution centers and at some customers’ operating hubs.
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”) announced that it has signed an agreement with WestJet Encore Ltd. under the De Havilland Component Solutions Program (“DCS Program”). De Havilland Canada will manage component maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the airline’s fleet of Dash 8-400 aircraft and provide access to De Havilland Canada’s strategically located exchange pool under the terms of the agreement.
Lisa Davis, Vice-President and General Manager, WestJet Encore said “The DCS Program offers the cost predictability that is so important in airline management, and we also look forward to benefitting from access to De Havilland Canada’s expertise in warranty administration, planning and supplier management to enhance the operations of our Dash 8-400 aircraft”.
The DCS programme supports the operation of Dash 8-400 aircraft by providing over a thousand different aircraft components that are positioned at strategically placed distribution centres and at some customers’ operating hubs, as well as cost-effective repair solutions that are accessible worldwide.
“With the addition of WestJet to the DCS Program, our support to the fleet of Dash 8-400 aircraft in North America is significantly increased and includes the two largest operators on the continent,” said Leighton Storsley, Vice President, Aftermarket and Business Development, De Havilland Canada. “We thank WestJet for affording us this opportunity to manage this aspect of the airline’s component MRO services,” he further added.
The programme adapts to the needs and environment of each customer in order to satisfy the growing demand for personalised repair solutions. The environmentally friendly option for operators looking for the best performance on regional routes is the Dash 8-400 aircraft, which seats up to 90 passengers and boasts an industry-leading passenger experience, low operating costs, and jet-like performance. The DCS programme has enrolled or contracted more than 200 Dash 8-400 aircraft.
