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Technology
The World's Most Modern Turboprop
The robust Q400, the world’s most modern turboprop, has been honed to perfection, allowing families, businesses and communities to stay connected. The Q400, the latest in the Q Series family, provides unmatched performance and operational flexibility. Designed as a modern, 21st-century turboprop, it entered service in the year 2000. With a dispatch reliability rate of over 99.5%, the aircraft has transported about 400 million passengers worldwide. And, thanks to its industry-leading passenger experience, operating costs and environmental footprint, the Q400 is the pinnacle of a modern turboprop, making a great machine even greater.
Advanced Propulsion
The Newest Spin on Propulsion
With nearly twice the horsepower of conventional turboprops, the 5,071 shp PW150A is the most advanced commercial turboprop engine available today. Featuring Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC), centralized diagnostics and low fuel consumption and emissions, the engine allows the Q400 aircraft to offer significantly lower operating and maintenance costs.
The Q400 aircraft features six-bladed, all-composite Dowty propellers that deliver more thrust and less noise than propellers turning at higher revolutions per minute (RPM).
Composite Propeller Benefits
Cockpit Q400 NextGen_crop
The cockpit of the Q400 aircraft is fitted with an advanced avionics suite from Thales. With less weight and fewer parts, the 5-screen LCD cockpit offers pilots enhanced situational awareness and flexibility than older technology avionics.
The Q400 aircraft’s avionics suite also features a centralized diagnostic system to help pilots and mechanics quickly resolve problems. The modular design makes the system easy to upgrade and add optional equipment and capabilities like:
Thales V810 with five-screen EFIS/EICAS
UNS-1E FMS single or dual
Traffic alert & collision avoidance system (TCAS) v7.1
Capabilities: Coupled VNAV, SBAS/WAAS LPV, RNP AR, ADS-B Out, EGPWS, ACARS, HGS, MicroQAR, Class 2 EFB
Active Noise & Vibration Suppression
Passengers enjoy a quieter cabin thanks to the Q400’s unique Active noise and Vibration Suppression system, which results in noise levels lower than those of some jets. The unique ANVS (Active Noise and Vibration Suppression) system renders noise and vibration levels below those of even some jets—technology that represents a leap forward for turboprops. No wonder the “Q” stands for Quiet.
Economics
Lowest Seat-Cost in the Short-Haul Market
The Q400 offers the best of both worlds: able to either fly slower to minimize fuel burn or faster to maximize productivity. With the flexibility to fly at either turboprop or jet speeds, the Q400 can be deployed over short-range and medium-haul markets for maximum profitability. With up to 14 more seats and the ability to do more trips per day, the Q400 offers over US$8 million additional value per aircraft compared to other turboprops.
Speed Advantage
Productivity
Thanks to its capabilities, the Q400 is able to carry a full passenger payload, even across the most challenging routes where others struggle. Compared to conventional turboprops, the Q400’s higher capacity and speed allow it to accommodate at least one extra flight per day, resulting in the generation of 30% more ASKs (available seat kilometres). Its speed capability also allows it to maintain a jet-like schedule.
Versatility
The Q400 is 30% faster than conventional turboprops. With a maximum cruise speed of 360 knots, the aircraft can easily fly between Frankfurt and Paris in an hour. Its maximum range of 2,063 km (1,114 NM), coupled with its versatility, is also helping operators to replace and supplement jet routes, expanding their market opportunities.
Maintenance Cost Advantage
Less Time in the Shop Means Significant Savings
CHECK
Q400
DAILY CHECK
NONE
LINE CHECK
50 FLIGHT HOURS
‘A’ CHECK
800* FLIGHT HOURS
‘C’ CHECK
8,000* FLIGHT HOURS
STRUCTURAL FATIGUE INSPECTIONS
40,000 FLIGHT CYCLES
STRUCTURAL ED/CPCP TASKS
3, 6 OR 9 YEARS
STRUCTURAL TASKS
‘2A’ OR ‘C’ CHECK
* Subject to approvals by aviation authorities
Environment
Flying Responsibly
The Q400 burns 30% less fuel and produces 30% lower emissions on short-haul routes where it has replaced similar capacity jet aircraft. The Q400 is also one of the quietest aircraft flying today. Its advanced propulsion system leads to significantly reduced community noise pollution, making it ideal for city-centre airports.
Planetary Propriety
On a 500 nautical mile journey, the Q400 consumes 3 litres of fuel per seat per 100 km, which is comparable to any other modern next-generation aircraft flying today. The turboprop burns 30% less fuel and produces 30% lower emissions on short-haul routes where it has replaced similar capacity jet aircraft – that’s over 4,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions saved each year per aircraft.
Ideal for Urban Operations
The Q400 turboprop is one of the quietest aircraft flying today, inside and out. On the outside, its 15 decibels (EPNdB) margin to Chapter IV Noise Requirements helps reduce noise around airports where it is often replacing or supplementing jet aircraft. This also makes the Q400 a very attractive aircraft for operation at city centre airports such as London and Toronto and other noise sensitive airports.
Design for Environment
Proponents of Change
Bombardier’s shrinking environmental footprint.
The Q400 aircraft is just one of the ways Bombardier is doing its part to help our environment.
Here are a few of our many other initiatives:
Shaping The Modern Turboprop Market Through Profitable Growth
The Q400 aircraft’s range capabilities are revolutionary. It can perform short-haul routes of up to 500 nautical miles very effectively, allowing for longer routes with nearly jet-like block times and more flights per day. The aircraft performs within a variety of business models, either replacing older, less efficient aircraft, or supplementing jets. It can access smaller airports, alternate runways, high density and remote airfields that have less runway or unpaved airfields. The Q400 turboprop is the ideal way for operators to optimize existing markets and capitalize on emerging markets.
Adaptable, Modular Interior
Perfectly Proportioned
The Q400 aircraft offers an adaptable interior with flexible seating options to suit a variety of airline needs - the interior can be customized for single-class seating or two-class seating including three-abreast business class. In a single-class configuration, the Q400 seats up to 82 passengers at a comfortable 30-inch pitch for each customer. The Q400 offers the only true dual-class cabin (first- in and first-out) in the turboprop market. With spacious, three-abreast seats located at the front of the cabin and four-abreast at the back, as well as dual lavatories, this configuration delivers a premium experience to premium passengers.
Enhanced Passenger Comfort
The new Q400 aircraft cabin is exceptionally bright, comfortable and—thanks to Active Noise and Vibration Suppression (ANVS)—very quiet. With the cabin’s larger bins, more natural light, LED lighting, new seats, and low noise level, it all adds up to a comfortable and enjoyable flying experience passengers really appreciate. Inside and out, the Q400 has been continuously improved to make it the largest and most comfortable turboprop in the world.
Large Overhead Bins
"We are delighted to have reached this agreement with Bombardier, a long-term and trusted partner to SAS," said Mats Jansson, President and CEO, SAS Group. "The firm order of 27 new aircraft is historic, and will bring our fleet of regional carriers into a new era. The CRJ900 and Q400 Next Generation aircraft are well suited to our operations in Northern Europe where our customers expect efficient, environmentally friendly and comfortable travel."
Mats Jansson, CEO,
SAS Group
--•-o-•--
Per Arne Watle, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wideroe and Bertolt Flick, President and Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic said the features of the Q400 NextGen airliner made the aircraft a very attractive addition to their fleets. "The performance, comfort and superb operating economics make the Q400 NextGen turboprop a highly effective product," they said.
Per Arne Watle, President and CEO, Wideroe and Bertolt Flick, President and CEO,
airBaltic
--•-o-•--
"airBaltic will start substituting its current Fokker 50 fleet with Q400 NextGen aircraft in 2009 thus increasing the capacity and efficiency of the airline?s regional operations," added Mr. Flick.
Bertolt Flick, President and CEO,
airBaltic
--•-o-•--
“The Q400 has proven to be an effective tool that has enabled Horizon Air to restore profitability, even in the low fare arena.”
Jeff Pinneo, President and CEO,
Horizon Air.
--•-o-•--
“They’re the mainstay of our fleet. The Q400 is delivering very low operating costs which has allowed flybe to become one of the largest low-cost operators in Europe, competing successfully with narrowbody jet operators in our chosen field of operation – European region to region service.”
Jim French, Managing Director,
flybe
--•-o-•--
“Augsburg has reported (that the Q400 has) the same operating costs as the CRJ200 while offering 20 more seats.”
“Augsburg Reports Successful First year of Q400 Operations.”
Regional International
Published by ERA, April 2002
--•-o-•--
”The Q400's lower operating costs have improved market profitability for Horizon Air. We turn to the Q400 first for profitable growth in our route network.”
Rudi Schmidt, Vice President,
Finance and Treasurer,
Horizon Air
--•-o-•--
“I have to admit, I was surprised. But [Horizon] knows their market. That is the key differentiation. Clearly, people will fly a turboprop. They’re brand-new, high-speed and their economics are great.”
George Hamlin, VP,
Global Aviation Associates, Washington D.C.
Profile - “The un-Regional”
Air Transport World, August 2002
--•-o-•--
“Horizon Air operates the Q400 in many traditionally jet markets. We see no evidence of turboprop avoidance in the case of the Q400.”
Patrick Zachwieja, Vice President,
Marketing and Planning,
Horizon Air.
--•-o-•--
“Turboprops once again are in a position to be the low-cost provider of air service in the remaining business markets. Turboprops require far fewer business travelers to break even and attain profitability.”
A Study to Examine the Future of Turboprop Aircraft
Published by George Washington University Aviation Institute
and BACK Aviation Solutions
May 2002
Hiyo ndo ndege mpya za Air Tanzania, Tujifunze kujivunia vya kwetu.
Technology
The World's Most Modern Turboprop
The robust Q400, the world’s most modern turboprop, has been honed to perfection, allowing families, businesses and communities to stay connected. The Q400, the latest in the Q Series family, provides unmatched performance and operational flexibility. Designed as a modern, 21st-century turboprop, it entered service in the year 2000. With a dispatch reliability rate of over 99.5%, the aircraft has transported about 400 million passengers worldwide. And, thanks to its industry-leading passenger experience, operating costs and environmental footprint, the Q400 is the pinnacle of a modern turboprop, making a great machine even greater.
Advanced Propulsion
The Newest Spin on Propulsion
With nearly twice the horsepower of conventional turboprops, the 5,071 shp PW150A is the most advanced commercial turboprop engine available today. Featuring Full Authority Digital Electronic Control (FADEC), centralized diagnostics and low fuel consumption and emissions, the engine allows the Q400 aircraft to offer significantly lower operating and maintenance costs.
The Q400 aircraft features six-bladed, all-composite Dowty propellers that deliver more thrust and less noise than propellers turning at higher revolutions per minute (RPM).
Composite Propeller Benefits
- Low weight, high strength
- Freedom from corrosion
- High resistance to fatigue
- Damage-tolerant, and easily repairable
- On-hub blade replacement
- Balance data collected by NVS
Cockpit Q400 NextGen_crop
The cockpit of the Q400 aircraft is fitted with an advanced avionics suite from Thales. With less weight and fewer parts, the 5-screen LCD cockpit offers pilots enhanced situational awareness and flexibility than older technology avionics.
The Q400 aircraft’s avionics suite also features a centralized diagnostic system to help pilots and mechanics quickly resolve problems. The modular design makes the system easy to upgrade and add optional equipment and capabilities like:
Thales V810 with five-screen EFIS/EICAS
UNS-1E FMS single or dual
Traffic alert & collision avoidance system (TCAS) v7.1
Capabilities: Coupled VNAV, SBAS/WAAS LPV, RNP AR, ADS-B Out, EGPWS, ACARS, HGS, MicroQAR, Class 2 EFB
Active Noise & Vibration Suppression
Passengers enjoy a quieter cabin thanks to the Q400’s unique Active noise and Vibration Suppression system, which results in noise levels lower than those of some jets. The unique ANVS (Active Noise and Vibration Suppression) system renders noise and vibration levels below those of even some jets—technology that represents a leap forward for turboprops. No wonder the “Q” stands for Quiet.
Economics
Lowest Seat-Cost in the Short-Haul Market
The Q400 offers the best of both worlds: able to either fly slower to minimize fuel burn or faster to maximize productivity. With the flexibility to fly at either turboprop or jet speeds, the Q400 can be deployed over short-range and medium-haul markets for maximum profitability. With up to 14 more seats and the ability to do more trips per day, the Q400 offers over US$8 million additional value per aircraft compared to other turboprops.
Speed Advantage
Productivity
Thanks to its capabilities, the Q400 is able to carry a full passenger payload, even across the most challenging routes where others struggle. Compared to conventional turboprops, the Q400’s higher capacity and speed allow it to accommodate at least one extra flight per day, resulting in the generation of 30% more ASKs (available seat kilometres). Its speed capability also allows it to maintain a jet-like schedule.
Versatility
The Q400 is 30% faster than conventional turboprops. With a maximum cruise speed of 360 knots, the aircraft can easily fly between Frankfurt and Paris in an hour. Its maximum range of 2,063 km (1,114 NM), coupled with its versatility, is also helping operators to replace and supplement jet routes, expanding their market opportunities.
Maintenance Cost Advantage
Less Time in the Shop Means Significant Savings
CHECK
Q400
DAILY CHECK
NONE
LINE CHECK
50 FLIGHT HOURS
‘A’ CHECK
800* FLIGHT HOURS
‘C’ CHECK
8,000* FLIGHT HOURS
STRUCTURAL FATIGUE INSPECTIONS
40,000 FLIGHT CYCLES
STRUCTURAL ED/CPCP TASKS
3, 6 OR 9 YEARS
STRUCTURAL TASKS
‘2A’ OR ‘C’ CHECK
* Subject to approvals by aviation authorities
Environment
Flying Responsibly
The Q400 burns 30% less fuel and produces 30% lower emissions on short-haul routes where it has replaced similar capacity jet aircraft. The Q400 is also one of the quietest aircraft flying today. Its advanced propulsion system leads to significantly reduced community noise pollution, making it ideal for city-centre airports.
Planetary Propriety
On a 500 nautical mile journey, the Q400 consumes 3 litres of fuel per seat per 100 km, which is comparable to any other modern next-generation aircraft flying today. The turboprop burns 30% less fuel and produces 30% lower emissions on short-haul routes where it has replaced similar capacity jet aircraft – that’s over 4,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions saved each year per aircraft.
Ideal for Urban Operations
The Q400 turboprop is one of the quietest aircraft flying today, inside and out. On the outside, its 15 decibels (EPNdB) margin to Chapter IV Noise Requirements helps reduce noise around airports where it is often replacing or supplementing jet aircraft. This also makes the Q400 a very attractive aircraft for operation at city centre airports such as London and Toronto and other noise sensitive airports.
Design for Environment
Proponents of Change
Bombardier’s shrinking environmental footprint.
The Q400 aircraft is just one of the ways Bombardier is doing its part to help our environment.
Here are a few of our many other initiatives:
- We have adopted a life cycle approach to ensure that Bombardier aircraft are conceived, designed, built, used and disposed of with the least possible effects on the environment.
- 100% of our manufacturing and service sites with over 150 employees are certified to the ISO 14001 environmental standards.
Shaping The Modern Turboprop Market Through Profitable Growth
The Q400 aircraft’s range capabilities are revolutionary. It can perform short-haul routes of up to 500 nautical miles very effectively, allowing for longer routes with nearly jet-like block times and more flights per day. The aircraft performs within a variety of business models, either replacing older, less efficient aircraft, or supplementing jets. It can access smaller airports, alternate runways, high density and remote airfields that have less runway or unpaved airfields. The Q400 turboprop is the ideal way for operators to optimize existing markets and capitalize on emerging markets.
Adaptable, Modular Interior
Perfectly Proportioned
The Q400 aircraft offers an adaptable interior with flexible seating options to suit a variety of airline needs - the interior can be customized for single-class seating or two-class seating including three-abreast business class. In a single-class configuration, the Q400 seats up to 82 passengers at a comfortable 30-inch pitch for each customer. The Q400 offers the only true dual-class cabin (first- in and first-out) in the turboprop market. With spacious, three-abreast seats located at the front of the cabin and four-abreast at the back, as well as dual lavatories, this configuration delivers a premium experience to premium passengers.
Enhanced Passenger Comfort
The new Q400 aircraft cabin is exceptionally bright, comfortable and—thanks to Active Noise and Vibration Suppression (ANVS)—very quiet. With the cabin’s larger bins, more natural light, LED lighting, new seats, and low noise level, it all adds up to a comfortable and enjoyable flying experience passengers really appreciate. Inside and out, the Q400 has been continuously improved to make it the largest and most comfortable turboprop in the world.
Large Overhead Bins
- Increased weight capacity
- Increased overhead bin volume
- Larger bin door opening: 10.5 in.
- Easily accommodates two 22 in. x 16 in. x 10.5 in. roller bags, allowing a total of 51 bags to be stowed
- Optimized bin length to minimize waste and maximize storage
- Dished sidewalls maximize light entering through the window
- Window blind handles notched into sidewall above window to expose the full glass area
- New LED cool lighting system washes along ceiling panel and around bins
- Bin interior is illuminated when bin doors are open
- LED lighting provides reduced weight and lower maintenance costs
"We are delighted to have reached this agreement with Bombardier, a long-term and trusted partner to SAS," said Mats Jansson, President and CEO, SAS Group. "The firm order of 27 new aircraft is historic, and will bring our fleet of regional carriers into a new era. The CRJ900 and Q400 Next Generation aircraft are well suited to our operations in Northern Europe where our customers expect efficient, environmentally friendly and comfortable travel."
Mats Jansson, CEO,
SAS Group
--•-o-•--
Per Arne Watle, President and Chief Executive Officer of Wideroe and Bertolt Flick, President and Chief Executive Officer of airBaltic said the features of the Q400 NextGen airliner made the aircraft a very attractive addition to their fleets. "The performance, comfort and superb operating economics make the Q400 NextGen turboprop a highly effective product," they said.
Per Arne Watle, President and CEO, Wideroe and Bertolt Flick, President and CEO,
airBaltic
--•-o-•--
"airBaltic will start substituting its current Fokker 50 fleet with Q400 NextGen aircraft in 2009 thus increasing the capacity and efficiency of the airline?s regional operations," added Mr. Flick.
Bertolt Flick, President and CEO,
airBaltic
--•-o-•--
“The Q400 has proven to be an effective tool that has enabled Horizon Air to restore profitability, even in the low fare arena.”
Jeff Pinneo, President and CEO,
Horizon Air.
--•-o-•--
“They’re the mainstay of our fleet. The Q400 is delivering very low operating costs which has allowed flybe to become one of the largest low-cost operators in Europe, competing successfully with narrowbody jet operators in our chosen field of operation – European region to region service.”
Jim French, Managing Director,
flybe
--•-o-•--
“Augsburg has reported (that the Q400 has) the same operating costs as the CRJ200 while offering 20 more seats.”
“Augsburg Reports Successful First year of Q400 Operations.”
Regional International
Published by ERA, April 2002
--•-o-•--
”The Q400's lower operating costs have improved market profitability for Horizon Air. We turn to the Q400 first for profitable growth in our route network.”
Rudi Schmidt, Vice President,
Finance and Treasurer,
Horizon Air
--•-o-•--
“I have to admit, I was surprised. But [Horizon] knows their market. That is the key differentiation. Clearly, people will fly a turboprop. They’re brand-new, high-speed and their economics are great.”
George Hamlin, VP,
Global Aviation Associates, Washington D.C.
Profile - “The un-Regional”
Air Transport World, August 2002
--•-o-•--
“Horizon Air operates the Q400 in many traditionally jet markets. We see no evidence of turboprop avoidance in the case of the Q400.”
Patrick Zachwieja, Vice President,
Marketing and Planning,
Horizon Air.
--•-o-•--
“Turboprops once again are in a position to be the low-cost provider of air service in the remaining business markets. Turboprops require far fewer business travelers to break even and attain profitability.”
A Study to Examine the Future of Turboprop Aircraft
Published by George Washington University Aviation Institute
and BACK Aviation Solutions
May 2002
Hiyo ndo ndege mpya za Air Tanzania, Tujifunze kujivunia vya kwetu.
