This quarter has been nothing short of transformative for us, defined by significant advancements and successful events. To begin, I’m honoured to step into the role of Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Aircraft. It’s a privilege to lead our incredible international team as we build the future of regional aviation.

My sincere thanks go to Dave Jackson, a true mentor and visionary whose leadership over the past 19 years has transformed this company into what it is today. His guidance and friendship have been instrumental to my growth and I’m grateful that he’ll continue to support us as CEO of Deutsche Aircraft Group.

I am pleased to share the highlights of Q2.

Official TAC 1 Roll Out

We achieved a significant milestone in May with the roll out of TAC 1, the first prototype of the D328eco®. Held at our headquarters in Oberpfaffenhofen, we unveiled our next-generation 40-seater turboprop. Building on the Dornier technology and heritage, the D328eco will revolutionise regional aviation with enhanced efficiency, performance and environmental responsibility. This roll out is a significant step from development to industrialisation.

Paris Air Show 2025

Deutsche Aircraft proudly participated in the 2025 International Paris Air Show, presenting the D328eco mock-up which offered interactive simulations and virtual reality demonstrations of the cockpit. Attendees had the exclusive opportunity to discover the aircraft’s innovative features, including its modern, ergonomic cabin, and learn more about the roadmap toward certification and entry into service.

We also unveiled the cutting-edge Garmin G5000® PRIME integrated flight deck for our D328eco, a modern, touchscreen-based cockpit environment offering a pilot-centric design with advanced automation, enhanced situational awareness and global airspace compliance. This flight deck combines Garmin’s extensive avionics expertise with Deutsche Aircraft’s focus on an efficient and sustainable aircraft platform.

During the Paris Air Show, we announced a crucial partnership with Aernnova as the supplier for the empennage of our regional aircraft, providing the composite horizontal and vertical stabilisers, along with the metallic tail cone. With this collaboration, we’ve secured 100% of our primary structure partners for serial production.

We are also proud to continue our long-standing collaboration with Pratt & Whitney Canada. The next-generation PW127XT-S engine brings enhanced efficiency, reliability and sustainability to the heart of our turboprop. Together, we’re advancing regional aviation with smarter technologies that promise up to 15% better fuel efficiency, lower maintenance costs and readiness for 100% SAF with no aromatics.

During the Paris Air Show, we also established a strategic partnership with AERODATA AG to develop a German and European special mission platform to strengthen intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. With its robust design and adaptability, the D328eco is an ideal platform for supporting national security needs, in combination with Aerodata’s state-of-the-art mission management system.

Cornerstone Ceremony for Final Assembly Line

At the end of April, Deutsche Aircraft celebrated a significant milestone by laying the cornerstone for the D328eco Final Assembly Line at Leipzig/Halle Airport, marking the return of regional aircraft manufacturing to Germany after 20 years. This new facility, set to be completed by the end of 2025, will include a manufacturing plant, commissioning hangar, logistics centre and administrative building, and is projected to create 250 new jobs.

Outlook

As we transition into the second half of 2025, our focus remains clear: finalising our carbon-neutral Final Assembly Line in Leipzig, continuing to strengthen our partnerships, and performing extensive ground and system testing as well as power on with engines for the TAC 1 aircraft, as we prepare for our first flight test campaign. I look forward to sharing the journey of Deutsche Aircraft with you as we progress toward the entry into service of the D328eco.

Warmest regards,

Nico Neumann

CEO of Deutsche Aircraft