Introducing the D328eco™: The next generation turboprop redefining regional aviation in North America

Washington, D.C., 24 September 2024 – Deutsche Aircraft, a leading German aircraft manufacturer, is proud to introduce its new D328eco turboprop, designed to revolutionise regional aviation in North America. Building upon the success of the D328® platform, the D328eco is poised to reinvigorate regional air travel by setting a new standard for performance and passenger comfort within the rapidly evolving aviation landscape.

As a key player in shaping regional air travel, the United States, along with the rest of North America, has been at the forefront of innovation since pioneering the model for regional air travel in the mid-20th century. In this spirit of progress, Deutsche Aircraft is unveiling the D328eco turboprop, which represents a paradigm shift in sustainable and efficient air travel technology.

With its state-of-the-art design and eco-friendly features, the D328eco offers a compelling alternative to aging aircraft in the regional US market, prioritising efficiency, environmental responsibility and technological advancements.

The revolutionary Garmin® Companion™ flight deck is ready for FAA NextGen and will enhance situational awareness, reduce pilot workload and improve overall reliability through reduced maintenance costs. In another first for the regional segment, the D328eco is equipped with a forward door that is jet-bridge compatible and a cabin that offers a mainline passenger experience, proving itself as a turboprop of the 21st century that can cater to the demands and expectations of the jet-driven North American market.

Boasting a lightweight design made of advanced composites and the latest Pratt & Whitney PW127XT-S engines offering 40% longer time-on-wing, a 20% reduction in maintenance costs and a 3% reduction in SFC compared to previous-gen engines, the D328eco is a game-changing solution for regional aviation.

The fuel-efficient design guarantees significant cost savings for operators and affordable fares for passengers. With a maximum cruising speed of 324 KTS, a 30,000ft service ceiling and efficient engines that actively reduce the carbon footprint of the aircraft, the D328eco turboprop is positioned as the ideal replacement for aging jet aircraft that previously formed the backbone of regional aviation in the US.

Developed to cover the average trip length of regional air travel in North America, which is around 500NM, the D328eco aligns perfectly with the hub-and-spoke model prevalent in the United States. With a maximum range of 655NM at full capacity, the D328eco covers over 98% of all turboprop flights and 95% of all regional jet flights globally, while being capable of flying faster than any other turboprop aircraft currently in production. Its ability to operate on shorter runways enables access to remote communities, fostering economic growth and boosting tourism in underserved areas.

Deutsche Aircraft is committed to reshaping air travel in North America with its new 40-seater turboprop. With its sustainable, cost-effective and connectivity-focused approach, the D328eco is ready to revolutionise the regional aviation landscape, offering operators a reliable and future-proof investment in the advancement of air travel.

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Introducing the D328eco™: The next generation turboprop redefining regional aviation in North America

September 24, 2024
Introducing the D328eco™: The next generation turboprop redefining regional aviation in North America

Washington, D.C., 24 September 2024 – Deutsche Aircraft, a leading German aircraft manufacturer, is proud to introduce its new D328eco turboprop, designed to revolutionise regional aviation in North America. Building upon the success of the D328® platform, the D328eco is poised to reinvigorate regional air travel by setting a new standard for performance and passenger comfort within the rapidly evolving aviation landscape.

As a key player in shaping regional air travel, the United States, along with the rest of North America, has been at the forefront of innovation since pioneering the model for regional air travel in the mid-20th century. In this spirit of progress, Deutsche Aircraft is unveiling the D328eco turboprop, which represents a paradigm shift in sustainable and efficient air travel technology.

With its state-of-the-art design and eco-friendly features, the D328eco offers a compelling alternative to aging aircraft in the regional US market, prioritising efficiency, environmental responsibility and technological advancements.

The revolutionary Garmin® Companion™ flight deck is ready for FAA NextGen and will enhance situational awareness, reduce pilot workload and improve overall reliability through reduced maintenance costs. In another first for the regional segment, the D328eco is equipped with a forward door that is jet-bridge compatible and a cabin that offers a mainline passenger experience, proving itself as a turboprop of the 21st century that can cater to the demands and expectations of the jet-driven North American market.

Boasting a lightweight design made of advanced composites and the latest Pratt & Whitney PW127XT-S engines offering 40% longer time-on-wing, a 20% reduction in maintenance costs and a 3% reduction in SFC compared to previous-gen engines, the D328eco is a game-changing solution for regional aviation.

The fuel-efficient design guarantees significant cost savings for operators and affordable fares for passengers. With a maximum cruising speed of 324 KTS, a 30,000ft service ceiling and efficient engines that actively reduce the carbon footprint of the aircraft, the D328eco turboprop is positioned as the ideal replacement for aging jet aircraft that previously formed the backbone of regional aviation in the US.

Developed to cover the average trip length of regional air travel in North America, which is around 500NM, the D328eco aligns perfectly with the hub-and-spoke model prevalent in the United States. With a maximum range of 655NM at full capacity, the D328eco covers over 98% of all turboprop flights and 95% of all regional jet flights globally, while being capable of flying faster than any other turboprop aircraft currently in production. Its ability to operate on shorter runways enables access to remote communities, fostering economic growth and boosting tourism in underserved areas.

Deutsche Aircraft is committed to reshaping air travel in North America with its new 40-seater turboprop. With its sustainable, cost-effective and connectivity-focused approach, the D328eco is ready to revolutionise the regional aviation landscape, offering operators a reliable and future-proof investment in the advancement of air travel.

About the data:
- Source: Cirium
- Schedules data: full year 2019 vs. 2020 – excludes non-scheduled flying
- In-service data:
- For 2019 the data is dated April while for 2020 it’s dated October. We wanted to compare “shoulder month” to shoulder month, however April 2020 wouldn’t have captured the immediate impact of Coronavirus as our dataset classes aircraft as in storage after 3 months of inactivity.

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New talent appointed to strengthen the Deutsche aircraft programme

As part of its continued support of Deutsche Aircraft’s D328eco aircraft programme, 328 Support Services GmbH recently appointed a panel of “talent experts” to further strengthen the overall team and ensure strong management structure and processes are in place across the D328eco development programme. Today we focus on the Engineering & Programme departments.

On the programme side, Mr. Peter Spyrka has been appointed Director of Programmes. Peter brings over 20 years’ experience in the global aerospace industry with engineering & development works on both civil and military aircraft programmes. Prior to joining Deutsche Aircraft, Peter worked at Airbus, leading the Hybrid Electric Propulsion System development programme for demonstrator projects. He also worked for Fairchild Dornier back in the late 1990’s.

In Engineering, Mr. Jean-Damien Mazeau has been appointed as our new Head of Propulsion Systems. Jean-Damien also brings more than 20 years’ aeronautical experience to Deutsche Aircraft, having built most of his career at Airbus. He was most recently involved with the A320neo’s entry into service, in charge of propulsion system’s global technical Support.

Last but not least, Dr. Stefan Brunner brings more than two decades of expertise and experience to his position as Head of Airframe. Throughout his career, Stefan spent more than 17 years working directly for the Airbus group where he was heavily involved with a wide variety of major engineering programmes on both commercial aviation and defence & space programmes. In his new role, Stefan will be responsible for design, analysis and modification of the D328eco airframe’s primary structure (Fuselage, Fairings, Wing, Empennage), as well as establishing new processes and procedures to complete aircraft development. Finally, he is responsible for ensuring compliance with the European Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulations.

In addition to Peter, Jean Damien and Stefan, we are also proud to announce that we have been busy hiring new talent from not only within Germany, but from all over the world. Coming from a variety of companies within the aerospace industry, we look forward to utilising our new team members’ skills and expertise to achieve the entry into service scheduled for 2025.

All are great assets to the current Engineering & Programme team and will, without a doubt, help support Deutsche Aircraft’s development programme over the coming years.

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