Aircraft manufacturer De Havilland Canada has announced an agreement with Advantage Air Travel Limited to supply a Quick Change (QC) freighter kit to support the airline’s business programme by providing flexibility for their upcoming Dash 8-400 operation.

Ryan DeBrusk, vice president of sales and marketing for De Havilland Canada, said: “The cargo market is a growing opportunity for airlines looking for solutions to enhance the revenue-generating capabilities of the Dash 8-400 aircraft.

“De Havilland Canada’s Quick Change programme offers a Transport Canada-approved cargo conversion that will provide the flexibility desired by the airline and will ensure Advantage Air’s continue success.”

Advantage Air Travel Limited specialises in the provision of cargo freight services in East Africa, the Horn of Africa and regionally in the continent. The company is based in Nairobi, Kenya operating out of both Wilson Airport and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.

In 2022, De Havilland Canada announced the launch of the Quick Change cargo conversion solution for the Dash 8-400 aircraft to address operational needs for a variety of business models.

The QC solution is a revenue expansion model that offers flexibility to convert Dash 8-400 aircraft between all-passenger and all-cargo operations/configurations, combining two income streams for operators and expanding revenue base opportunities.

The short time required to switch configurations allows operators to adapt to market dynamics and the installation of smoke detection systems in the cabin eliminates the need for attendants while in cargo operation.

The announcement was made at the UK’s 45th Farnborough International Airshow.