Skytrans (QN, Cairns) will dry-lease one DHC-8-Q200 and two DHC-8-200s from Canadian lessor Avmax Aircraft Leasing. The lessor will acquire the aircraft together with one DHC-8-300 and fifteen DHC-8-Q300s from Qantas Group.

All 19 turboprops were operated by Eastern Australia Airlines under the QantasLink banner.

Avmax says the first DHC-8-200 sale had successfully closed. VH-TQG (msn 430) was reregistered to Skytrans on April 5, 2025. However, the Q300 transaction is still at the letter of intent stage. The lessor hopes to…

Source: ch aviation
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