Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has announced the sale of a Dash 8-400 regional turboprop aircraft to Barrick Gold Corporation, one of the world’s leading gold mining firms. The aircraft is set to be deployed in support of Barrick’s Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC) operations in the Balochistan region of Pakistan.
This acquisition marks a historic milestone as the Dash 8-400 becomes the first of its kind to operate in Pakistan. The addition of this advanced regional turboprop will significantly enhance personnel transport and cargo movement for RDMC, which is undertaking one of the most significant mining projects in South Asia.
“We are proud to support Barrick’s operational expansion in Pakistan with the Dash 8-400, a proven performer in rugged and remote environments,” said Ryan DeBrusk, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for De Havilland Canada. “This aircraft is ideally suited to meet the demands of mining logistics, offering unmatched performance, reliability, and fuel efficiency.”
