As we close the third quarter of 2025, I’m pleased to share the developments we’ve made at Deutsche Aircraft. From advancing sales campaigns and strengthening our supply chain to deepening strategic partnerships and growing our team, we’re making steady progress towards bringing the D328eco® to market. This momentum is driven by the dedication of our people and the support of our partners. Thank you for your continued commitment.

Expanding the Global Presence of the D328eco

We’ve increased engagement in key markets, showcasing the D328eco’s commercial and multi-role capabilities. Its efficiency, versatility and sustainability continue to attract operators, particularly in North America and Africa.

• Africa: With rising passenger demand and a need for modern regional aircraft, Africa is primed for a new era of connectivity. We sponsored AviaDev in Zanzibar in June and participated in the Aviation AFRICA Summit & Exhibition in Kigali in September, highlighting the short-field performance and adaptability of the D328eco.
• North America: At the Regional Airline Association Leaders Conference in Washington D.C. (17–19 September), we presented the D328eco as a solution to rising costs, pilot shortages and aging fleets.
• Multi-Role Presence: During DSEI UK in September, we showcased the D328MR, our multi-mission-ready platform derived from the D328eco, and explored new collaborations in the defence and special mission sectors.

We welcomed Markus Hahner as our new Sales Director for Multi-Role Aircraft. His expertise in defence and security will be crucial as we expand our presence in this domain.

Forging a Global Supply Chain

This quarter, we strengthened our global supply chain with strategic partnerships to ensure the D328eco meets our goals for efficiency, sustainability and performance, including the following collaborations:

• We inaugurated the D328eco Forward Fuselage Assembly Line in Brazil with Akaer, a leader in aerospace and defence innovation. Akaer will lead the production of our forward fuselage, strengthening the shift development to industrialisation for the D328eco.
• Hutchinson was selected to design, develop and manufacture the Primary Insulation and Low-Pressure Air Ducting System, a crucial step in ensuring our aircraft is efficient, environmentally responsible and comfortable for passengers.

• We expanded our partnership with Triumph Group with their Cable Control Systems Division now supplying the Gust Lock system for the D328eco. This builds on their existing role as the manufacturer of the Precooler system for the engine.
• We entered the testing phase of our SAF-ready fuel system with Test-Fuchs. This partnership underscores our firm commitment to support the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel from entry into service.
• We also formed a key partnership with Canadian firm Rasakti, global experts in aerospace manufacturing, for the provision of specialised tooling and ground support equipment for our PW127XT-S engine.

Ground Vibration Test Completed

Together with the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), we successfully completed the Ground Vibration Test on our D328® UpLift demonstrator, validating structural dynamics with 237 sensors and more than 20 excitation points. This milestone confirms the integrity of our design to support future modifications.

Expanding Operations

We officially opened a new office in Berlin, strengthening our ties with key stakeholders in Germany’s political centre and allowing our team to play an active role in shaping future aviation policy.

Visible Progress at Our Final Assembly Line in Leipzig

Construction of our Final Assembly Line in Leipzig is visibly progressing. Roofing work will begin shortly and we remain on track to move into the first building by December 2025.

Looking Ahead

Our focus remains on advancing the D328eco programme, from ground and system testing to the completion of our Final Assembly Line. With our dedicated team and the support of our partners, we are confident about achieving our next milestones.

The progress we’ve made this quarter is a testament to what we can achieve with a shared vision. I’m proud of the dedication and innovation of our teams. Let’s continue to build on this momentum and shape the future of regional aviation together.

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Warmest regards,

Nico Neumann

CEO of Deutsche Aircraft

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