A new chapter: From development to industrialisation

As we move from the development phase to the industrialisation phase for the D328eco®, a new era begins for Deutsche Aircraft with the appointment of Nico Neumann as co-CEO, following 18 successful years in various roles across the organisation. We are also excited to reconnect with you on our journey to reshape the future of regional aviation by addressing market changes and pressing environmental challenges. The dedication and talent of our team continue to inspire us, and we believe that the launch of our next-generation turboprop will mark a defining moment for our industry.

In this inaugural quarterly newsletter, we will share updates on our progress, insights into our strategic direction, and reflections on key milestones that demonstrate our commitment to innovation and excellence.

Deutsche Aircraft Supplier Summit

In February, Deutsche Aircraft hosted more than 60 suppliers at the first Deutsche Aircraft Supplier Summit in Oberpffafenhofen. During the event, industry experts shared their insights on supply chain resilience, environmentally friendly technologies and innovation. With our supplier network for the D328eco nearly complete, we presented awards to top performers. Attendees also had the unique opportunity to take a closer look at TAC 1, the first test aircraft of our D328eco.

Spotlight on India

Building on our announcement to collaborate with Cyient on the detailed design for manufacturing for the rear fuselage of the D328eco, we also have expanded our strategic partnership. The global intelligent engineering services company will also manage the technical documentation to support the product lifecycle of safety-critical aviation systems for the D328eco. This solution, powered by Cyient’s AI products, underlines our shared commitment to delivering innovative solutions and driving forward advancements in aviation technology.

During the first quarter, we demonstrated our commitment to India’s UDAN scheme and ‘Make in India’ initiative through our partnership with Dynamatic Technologies at Aero India 2025. Dynamatic is currently manufacturing the rear fuselage of the D328eco and by leveraging India’s world-class engineering and precision manufacturing capabilities, we are creating highly skilled jobs and strengthening the country’s aerospace ecosystem. Our team’s presence at the Dynamatic Technologies chalet during the airshow in Bangalore reinforced our partnership and India’s growing prominence in the aviation sector.

Remarkable women in aviation

To celebrate Women Of Aviation Worldwide Week in March, we spoke with some of the extraordinary #WomenAtDA to address key strategies for empowering women in aviation. We discussed a range of ideas, including the provision of scholarships and grants to alleviate the high cost of aviation training, upskilling and professional development opportunities, and the importance of mentorship and representation. Watch our inspiring #WomenAtDA series on our YouTube channel for insider tips.

We are proud to announce the appointment of Patricia Ferrari as Vice President of Supply Chain, a testament to the exceptional talent we have within our team. In this pivotal role, Patricia will lead and manage our supply chain organisation with a focus on delivering unparalleled quality and efficiency, all while driving our commitment to sustainable aviation. This leadership transition follows Maximilian D. Fahr’s departure, and we express our sincere gratitude for his dedicated service during his tenure. Patricia, who joined Deutsche Aircraft in January 2022 as the Head of Procurement, seamlessly advanced to the role of Director of Supply Chain in 2023. Since May 2024, she has excelled as Interim Vice President, during which time she effectively completed supplier onboarding for the D328eco programme.

Outlook

As we look forward, our team is diligently preparing for the Roll Out Ceremony of our inaugural test aircraft, the D328eco TAC 1, scheduled for May. This event will be followed by our participation in the esteemed Paris Air Show in June. Additionally, later this year, we are excited to mark the inauguration of our Final Assembly Line. I look forward to sharing the journey of Deutsche Aircraft with you as we lead the #TurbopropRevolution in regional aviation.

Warmest regards,

Nico Neumann

Co-CEO of Deutsche Aircraft