Best Of The Web: Dash-7 Ops In Canada's North

Best Of The Web: Dash-7 Ops In Canada’s North

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Monday, August 26, 2024 at 01:11 AM ET

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The De Havilland Dash-7, a rare 1960s four-engine STOL regional airliner, is being utilized as a testbed for hybrid-electric propulsion technology.
On loan from Air Tindi, this aircraft's unique role was documented by a Canadian aviation videographer, showcasing its application beyond traditional service.

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The De Havilland Dash-7, a four-engine STOL regional airliner developed in the 1960s, is being used as a test bed for hybrid electric power and is on loan from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories-based Air Tindi. A Canadian aviation videographer spent some time with the rare type in its natural habitat for this interesting video.