Trans
Nation Airways PLC (TNA) provides Passenger and Cargo
Air Transportation Services using its two Bombardier
Dash-8-200Q Aircrafts.
The Dash-8-200, operates domestic and international
charter services. The aircraft is also leased out to
other operators such as International Organizations,
NGOs, Tour Operators, UN Agencies, and others mainly
on wet lease basis.
The Airline’s maintenance crew conducts line
maintenance and regular checks. For major repair work,
the Airline coordinates with Ethiopian Airlines and
other repair stations.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF DASH-8-200 AIRCRAFT
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Manufactured by Bombardier De Havilland, the third
largest aircraft manufacturer in the world.
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It has two turbo-prop Pratt and Whitney PWC-123D
Engines and two Hamilton Standard 14-SP-23 Propellers.
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It is the most suitable aircraft for operating
from high-Altitude airports with high temperatures.
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The low operating cost of the Dash-8-200Q is helping
airlines to compete effectively and develop innovative
strategies in today's challenging market.
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One dash-8-200Q can be operated in the following
configuration:
- All passenger with 39 seats
- All Passenger with 37 seats
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The Dash-8-200Q (the "Q" stands for
a quiet cabin) is equipped with an optional noise
and vibration suppressing system.
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The Dash-8-200Qs are equipped with auxiliary
fuel tanks and have endurance of 9 hours.
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The Dash-8-200Q cockpit uses colins-proli two
glass cockpit similar to those used by modern
B-767-300 aircraft.
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