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VT-SQA

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VT-SQA — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a DE Havilland Canada 8-400Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Cp9asngf · CC BY-SA 3.0
This aircraft is a
DE Havilland Canada 8-400(DH8D)
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
1,290 nm
Cruise speed
—
Max speed
350 kt
Service ceiling
27,000 ft
Takeoff distance
1220 m
Landing distance
1293 m
Weights
MTOW
28,600 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
6,710 L
Dimensions
Length
33.0 m
Wingspan
28.5 m
Height
8.2 m
Capacity
Seats
78
Max passengers
78

Flight activity

(382 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
66
Last 90 days
206
Last seen
9 Nov 2026
Tracked since
7 May 2026
  • Tracked flight9 Nov 2026 · 2h 41m
  • Tracked flight8 Nov 2026 · 4h 19m
  • Tracked flight7 Nov 2026 · 4h 16m
  • Tracked flight6 Nov 2026 · 5h 47m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 2h 25m
  • Tracked flight5 Nov 2026 · 2h 59m
  • Tracked flight4 Nov 2026 · 2h 52m
  • Tracked flight3 Nov 2026 · 5h 39m
  • Tracked flight3 Nov 2026 · 3h 21m
  • Tracked flight2 Nov 2026 · 6h 07m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
589DE Havilland Canada 8-400 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 93% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VT-SQAINACTIVE
    Unknown owner
    —

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

Operator history

(1)
  • Spicejet
    Operator
    2026 – present
VT-SQA — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VT-SQA?

VT-SQA is a DE Havilland Canada 8-400. Sprinkle's record for VT-SQA covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VT-SQA currently active?

Registry records list VT-SQA's status as Active, registered in India — a DE Havilland Canada 8-400.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VT-SQA?

VT-SQA's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 800D03 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this DE Havilland Canada 8-400 broadcasts.