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Aviation Discussion => Aviation News => Topic started by: JasonT1981 on Oct 10, 2025, 14:40

Title: De Havilland to produce new Short Sherpa?
Post by: JasonT1981 on Oct 10, 2025, 14:40
Not confirmed, but they are looking into it along with the Dash 8/Q400


https://www.flightglobal.com/aerospace/de-havilland-eyes-restarting-sherpa-and-dash-8-production/163432.article
Title: Re: De Havilland to produce new Short Sherpa?
Post by: angry turnip on Oct 10, 2025, 20:22
Interesting article,the Dash-8-400's were becoming unpopular with passengers who preferred regional jets,but there must be orders to fill,if only to give an alternative to the ATR range.

The Sherpa or similar would be a useful addition to any armed forces,they are are a versatile aircraft.
Title: Re: De Havilland to produce new Short Sherpa?
Post by: sneaky_nikon on Oct 10, 2025, 21:00
I read an article, maybe about a year ago, that said DH were pitching the Sherpa design squarely at the developing world for humanitarian relief type ops.