Le Bourget, 19 June 2025 – Deutsche Aircraft has announced the onboarding of Aernnova as the supplier for the empennage of the D328eco regional aircraft at the Paris Air Show. This announcement marks a significant milestone as  Deutsche Aircraft has now secured all primary structure partners for serial production.

Aernnova, a global leader in aerostructures, will deliver build-to-print assemblies including:

• The composite empennage which is containing horizontal and vertical stabilisers, built using advanced composite technologies

• The metallic tail cone

“With more than 30 years of expertise in developing and producing composite aircraft structures, we are proud to contribute to the D328eco programme,” stated Ricardo Chocarro, CEO of Aernnova.  “We value this new partnership with Deutsche Aircraft and the opportunity to support a next-generation regional aircraft that combines versatility with an innovative design.”

The empennage assembly is a critical structural component of the D328eco, contributing significantly to aerodynamic performance and flight stability. Aernnova’s proven expertise in both composite and metallic aerostructures makes it a natural fit for this role.

“Welcoming Aernnova to the D328eco program is a significant step forward,” remarked Nico Neumann, CEO of Deutsche Aircraft. “With this agreement, we have now secured 100% of our primary structure suppliers. This is a key achievement as we move from development into industrialisation.”

A strategic milestone for the D328eco programme

The partnership between Deutsche Aircraft and Aernnova reflects a shared commitment to delivering a modern, efficient, and competitive aircraft to the regional aviation market. With its full supplier base now in place, the D328eco programme is well-positioned to advance through the next development phases, leveraging proven expertise, industrial capability, and programme momentum to support a successful entry into service in Q4 2027.