ACIA signs purchase agreement for three Dash 8-400 aircraft

ACIA has signed a conditional purchase agreement to acquire three Dash 8-400 aircraft from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada. Brett Hurst, group managing director of ACIA Aero Capital, said: “The Dash 8-400 aircraft is a core part of ACIA’s long term strategy as it seeks to grow and diversify its fleet of 50 turboprop and regional jet aircraft. “The Dash 8-400 is an aircraft type we have wanted to invest in for a long time now, and represents a significant opportunity for ACIA. In particular, the versatility of the aircraft — with passenger capacity up to 90 seats — offers