Deutsche Aircraft

Name

Deutsche Aircraft

Legal name

Deutsche Aircraft GmbH

Website

https://deutscheaircraft.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Aircraft Manufacturing

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft (3721), Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing (Fixed-Wing) (IMABAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special-Mission Fixed-Wing Aircraft Manufacturing (ISR, AEW&C, Patrol) (IMABAAAH)

Keywords

• Regional turboprop aircraft
• Commercial aircraft manufacturing
• Multi-role mission aircraft
• Aircraft support services
• Sustainable aviation

Headquarters

HQ city

Weßling

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aircraft Sales: Sale of new D328eco regional turboprop aircraft and legacy D328 turboprop/jet variants to regional airlines and governmental operators. Direct sales model with enterprise field sales team targeting fleet replacement and expansion opportunities globally.
2. Aftermarket Support and Services: Comprehensive customer support including material support, technical support, simulator training, maintenance support, technical publications, modification and completion services, and authorized service center operations for the global D328 operator fleet.
3. Training Services: Part 147 training organization providing simulator training solutions and comprehensive training programs for D328eco operators, led by Director of Training Florian Luithlen.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Deutsche Aircraft manufactures the D328eco, a next-generation 40-seat regional turboprop aircraft based on the proven Dornier 328 platform, featuring Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT-S engines, Garmin G5000 PRIME avionics, STOL capability for 800m runways, and 100% SAF compatibility. As the Type Certificate holder for the complete D328 series, the company also offers the D328MR multi-role variant for governmental missions, an uncrewed aircraft system, legacy D328 turboprop and jet platforms, and a comprehensive aftermarket support ecosystem including material, technical, training, and maintenance services for the global operator base.

Product overview

Deutsche Aircraft offers a portfolio of regional aircraft based on the proven Dornier 328 platform. The core product family includes the next-generation D328eco 40-seat turboprop (new development), the D328MR multi-role variant for governmental missions, and legacy D328 turboprop and jet models. The portfolio also encompasses an uncrewed aircraft system for complementary mission operations. The company provides comprehensive support services including material support, technical support, simulator training, maintenance support, and technical publications. The D328eco targets sustainable regional aviation with SAF compatibility and modern avionics (Garmin G5000 PRIME), while the D328MR addresses special mission requirements for surveillance, SAR, medevac, and cargo operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• D328eco: Next-generation 40-seat regional turboprop aircraft featuring enhanced fuel efficiency, SAF compatibility, and modern avionics including Garmin G5000 PRIME flight deck.
• D328MR
• D328 Turboprop
• D328 Jet
• Deutsche Aircraft Drone
• Pre-owned Aircraft

Products and services

• D328eco Next-generation 40-seat regional turboprop aircraft based on the proven Dornier 328 platform, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT-S engines and equipped with Garmin G5000 PRIME touchscreen integrated flight deck. Features STOL capability for 800m unimproved runways, 100% SAF compatibility including Power-to-Liquid fuels, up to 14% lower fuel consumption per seat, 25% more passenger capacity, and 20% lower maintenance costs versus the original Dornier 328. Targeted at regional airlines and operators requiring efficient connectivity on thin and remote routes.
• D328MR (Multi-Role) Civil-certified commercial off-the-shelf aircraft engineered for governmental and mission-critical public-sector operations including maritime surveillance, search and rescue, medical evacuation, disaster response, and ISR missions. Configured with mission management systems and specialized sensors for reconnaissance and surveillance, with autonomous refueling capabilities. Operated by governmental agencies such as EASP AIR.
• Deutsche Aircraft Uncrewed Aircraft System Mature uncrewed aircraft system developed in collaboration with Sierra Nevada Corporation, designed to complement the D328MR crewed platform by extending operational reach and persistence for maritime surveillance, ISR missions, disaster response, and environmental monitoring while reducing crew risk in multi-role missions.
• D328 Turboprop Legacy 30-seat regional turboprop aircraft in the D328 family for which Deutsche Aircraft holds the Type Certificate. Supports the existing global operator base requiring ongoing spare parts, technical publications, maintenance, and customer support services.
• D328 Jet Regional jet variant of the Dornier 328 platform complementing the turboprop version for operators requiring jet performance in the regional segment. Supported under Deutsche Aircraft's Type Certificate holder mandate.
• Pre-owned Aircraft Pre-owned D328 aircraft sales and support services for operators seeking alternatives to new production aircraft, including remarketing, technical inspection, and integration into customer operations.
• Aftermarket Support and Customer Services Comprehensive customer support ecosystem for the global D328 operator base covering material support, technical support, simulator training, maintenance support, technical publications, modification and completion services, and authorized service center operations. Includes recurring spare parts and component support for legacy D328 fleet and preparation for D328eco entry into service.
• Training Services Part 147 training organization providing simulator training solutions and comprehensive training programmes for D328eco operators, delivered by Director of Training Florian Luithlen through dedicated training infrastructure and procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 14% lower fuel consumption per seat compared to original Dornier 328
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Hexcel CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026Long-term industrial partnership and supply agreement for advanced composite solutions for the D328eco airframe. Hexcel supplies composite materials for primary and secondary aircraft structures, engineered to meet mechanical, weight, and environmental requirements. Partnership supports certification compliance, industrialization readiness, and series production in Germany and across Europe.
• INERATECflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026Demonstration of fully integrated fuel-to-flight solution combining D328 aircraft platforms with INERATEC's modular synthetic fuel production systems using Power-to-Liquid technology. Enables decentralized air operations in remote and infrastructure-limited environments by producing synthetic aviation fuel from CO2 and renewable hydrogen at point of use.
• Sierra Nevada CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026Development collaboration for integrated uncrewed aircraft capability to complement the D328MR platform. Mature, fully developed product designed to extend operational reach and strengthen intelligence, surveillance, disaster response, and environmental monitoring capabilities.
• Kepner-TregoeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 February 2026Strategic capability development partnership to strengthen leadership excellence and organizational performance. Kepner-Tregoe delivers executive and management programs focused on critical thinking, structured decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Pratt & Whitney CanadacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 17 November 202540-year collaboration providing PW127XT-S engines for the D328eco, designed to deliver up to 14% lower fuel consumption per seat and 25% more passenger capacity. Ongoing collaboration on SAF compatibility testing to support 100% SAF specifications. First PW127XT-S development engines delivered November 2025.
• JungheinrichcoreTechnology or Integration · 14 October 2025Industry-first integration of PowerCube container storage system and AutoVNA automated very narrow aisle warehouse technology at Leipzig Final Assembly Line. Enables CO2-neutral production of up to 48 aircraft annually.
• ExpleominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 2 October 2025Strategic engineering services agreement to deliver engineering services for the D328eco aircraft programme, supporting development acceleration.
• AkkodiscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 30 September 2025Strategic cooperation agreement establishing Akkodis as first-tier supplier for development and production of innovative regional aircraft in Germany. Manages entire development process from requirements definition through certification, including system integration, testing, and digital modelling. Includes work on alternative propulsion systems.
• VAERIDIONminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2025MoU collaboration on research, technology, and development for sustainable regional aviation. Focus on testing advanced battery technology on DLR's UpLift flying test bed. Deutsche Aircraft contributes structural design, industrialization, and aircraft testing expertise to accelerate VAERIDION's all-electric 9-seat Microliner programme.
• AkaercoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 12 August 2025Forward Fuselage Assembly Line inaugurated at Akaer's facilities in Sao Jose dos Campos, Brazil. Leads production of forward fuselage including industrialisation, tooling, prototype manufacturing and associated engineering studies.
• RasaktiminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 22 July 2025Selected to supply precision tooling and ground support equipment for the PW127XT-S engine powering the D328eco. Canadian aerospace manufacturing company supporting engine integration.
• Triumph GroupminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 30 June 2025Expanded role as key cable control supplier. Awarded contract to design, manufacture, and support Gust Lock system for D328eco. Previous collaboration includes Precooler system for Pratt & Whitney PS127XT-S engines.
• HutchinsonminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 26 June 2025Selected to design, develop, manufacture, and supply Primary Insulation and Low-Pressure Air Ducting System for the D328eco. Ultra-lightweight insulation technologies contribute to aircraft efficiency and reduced emissions.
• Aerodata AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2025MoU signed at Paris Air Show 2025 to develop German-made Special Mission Aircraft based on D328eco turboprop platform. Partnership equips aircraft with Aerodata's AeroMission mission management system and specialized sensors for reconnaissance and surveillance missions.
• AernnovacoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 19 June 2025Selected as empennage supplier for the D328eco, completing the full primary structure supplier lineup for serial production. Aernnova delivers composite horizontal and vertical stabilizers plus metallic tail cone.
• GarmincoreTechnology or Integration · 16 June 2025Integration of Garmin G5000 PRIME integrated flight deck for the D328eco. Touchscreen-based avionics with advanced automation and global airspace compliance capabilities. Leverages Garmin's experience of over 30,000 flight decks in global service.
• Dassault SystèmescoreTechnology or Integration · 28 May 2025Deployment of integrated digital engineering environment built on 3DEXPERIENCE platform enabling virtual design, simulation, and validation before physical manufacturing. Supports risk reduction and timeline maintenance. Also utilizing Apple Vision Pro with 3DLive for mixed-reality stakeholder reviews.
• Dynamatic TechnologiescoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 17 April 2025Rear Fuselage Assembly Line inaugurated at aerospace facility in Bangalore, India. Manufacturing rear fuselage for D328eco turboprop aircraft. Strategic partnership reinforces India-EU partnership in aerospace with advanced technology transfer and transnational supply chain.
• Cyient Group / Cyient DLMcoreTechnology or Integration · 10 April 2025Multi-year contract for design, development, and manufacturing of Cabin Management System (CMS) for D328eco. One of Deutsche Aircraft's first electronics programmes designed and manufactured entirely in India, supporting Make in India initiative. Also provides design engineering solutions and technical documentation management.
• Weerts GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 October 2024Partnership to construct 60,500 square meter Final Assembly Line at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Operations scheduled to begin Q4 2025. Facility features 100% digital, paperless production with automated systems and augmented reality. Creates 250-350 local jobs.
• German Aerospace Center (DLR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing research partnership under LuFo Klima programme supporting D328eco development and industrialization. DLR presents the D328 UpLift research aircraft illustrating validation infrastructure. Collaboration on UpLift-CLIM0ART project for synthetic fuel testing and UpLift-D328-Simulator development.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Airbus: Airbus is the majority owner of ATR and a major supplier/competitor in the broader regional aviation ecosystem. As a Tier 1 employer source for Deutsche Aircraft leadership and a likely competitor in any future clean-sheet regional programme, Airbus is a key strategic reference point for Deutsche Aircraft's positioning.
• Embraer: Embraer is a major regional aircraft manufacturer with the E-Jet family (E170-E195) covering 70-130 seats and the ERJ 145 family. While the D328eco sits below the E-Jet in seat count, Embraer competes for regional airline fleet decisions and provides Patricia Ferrari (now VP Supply Chain at Deutsche Aircraft) as direct talent transfer.
• Textron Aviation (Cessna):

Emerging players

• Heart Aerospace: Heart Aerospace is developing the ES-30, a 30-seat hybrid-electric regional aircraft targeting EIS in the late 2020s. While below the D328eco in seat count, Heart represents a credible long-term disruptive threat to the 30-40 seat regional segment that Deutsche Aircraft is targeting.
• Viking Air:
• Pilatus Aircraft:
• Eviation Aircraft: Eviation is developing the Alice, a 9-seat all-electric commuter aircraft, targeting the lower end of regional connectivity. While not directly competitive in seat count with D328eco, Eviation represents the broader electric aviation transition that Deutsche Aircraft is positioning against with its SAF/PtL strategy.

Direct peers

• De Havilland Canada: De Havilland Canada produces the Dash 8-400 (now Q400) regional turboprop (70-80 seats) and is the other half of the regional turboprop duopoly. The D328eco competes in a similar sub-80 seat turboprop segment, particularly for fleet replacement of older Dash 8-100/200s.
• ATR (Avions de Transport Régional): ATR is the global leader in regional turboprop aircraft with the ATR 42 and ATR 72 families (50-78 seats), the direct head-to-head competitor to Deutsche Aircraft in regional connectivity. Both target short-haul, fuel-efficient regional operations with similar airline customer bases.
• LET Aircraft Industries (L-410): LET Kunovice produces the L-410 Turbolet, a 19-seat twin turboprop, which competes in the same small-regional / utility / cargo / governmental segment as the D328eco. Both target Eastern European, African, and Asian markets with rugged, short-runway aircraft.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

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