We are the future of flight

We are transforming the way the world travels. We are achieving the goal of introducing easy access to affordable, energy efficient, and cost effective environmentally friendly aircraft. It is our responsibility to reduce our environmental impact and stimulate sustainable economic and social growth along the way.

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We want to accelerate the aviation industry’s transition towards zero emissions flights using the D328eco™.
As the only existing platform that is capable of fulfilling the efficiency and performance requirements for a modern, more eco-friendly aircraft, we are starting the transition to a greener flying future today.

We are re-imagining flight. Less fuel. Less carbon emissions. Less impact on our planet.

Where are we coming from?

Deutsche Aircraft traces its route back to the dawn of aviation drawing upon the famous heritage of Dornier Flugzeugwerke, a German aircraft manufacturer founded in 1914. Over the course of its long lifespan Dornier Flugzeugwerke produced many notable designs for both the civil and military markets and is still recognised today as a aviation pioneer.

Nearly a century later, 328 Support Services GmbH (328SSG) was founded. It took over the Type Certificate (TC) rights for the Dornier 328 platform (D328®) from Avcraft in January 2006 and as part of the package, the company also purchased the Dornier 428 TC and other assets.

Manufactured in the 1990s and early 2000s, the D328® is a regional aircraft that is certified in 85 countries around the world and still operated by major airlines. The aircraft is used in both commercial and special mission markets and continues to cover a varieties of missions such as air ambulance, search and rescue operations, VIP/corporate shuttle.

As the TC holder of the D328®, 328 Support Services has been focusing its core business on continuously supporting the fleet of around 180 in-service D328® aircraft globally. The team's daily operations encompass customer & technical support, including design engineering and training to ensure the aircraft remains ahead of its class.

Since 2015, 328SSG has been under American ownership after been acquired by Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), a Tier One supplier within the Aerospace industry to the US government, SNC is based in Sparks, Nevada.

In August 2019, 328SSG officially announced the formation of Deutsche Aircraft, a new aircraft OEM founded on the proud heritage of Dornier and Germany’s reputation for engineering design, quality and innovation. The D328eco programme is focused on the construction of the new D328eco regional turboprop for 40 passengers.

Deutsche Aircraft will enable future developments, and exploit future technologies and capabilities to produce a more efficient, economic and environmentally friendly aircraft, and to driving the future of aviation toward a zero-emission flight objective.

The headquarters of Deutsche Aircraft is based at Oberpfaffenhofen Airport, near Munich in Germany. Deutsche Aircraft currently employs nearly 600 aviation enthusiasts, all experts in their respective fields.

Mission & VISION

Founded on the heritage of aircraft pioneers, we are a passionate team driving ingenuity for cleaner aviation, through the delivery of high-quality products and services.

Deutsche Aircraft will be the premier aircraft producer, recognised globally for clean energy, innovation, and excellence, We are leading the way to more sustainable flying as part of a future of integrated regional transportation solutions.

The Deutsche Aircraft advantage

Renowned for its pursuit of innovation, engineering excellence and design quality, Deutsche Aircraft, together with the support of the German government and in collaboration with its shareholder Sierra Nevada Corporation, Deutsche Aircraft plans to lead the way in a new era of clean aviation through the development of the D328eco™ platform - a more efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly aircraft.

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our values

Our values reflect those of a business started by a band of innovators looking to transform the world.

SUSTAINABILITY

We develop alternative, science-based solutions to reduce our environmental impact, in true accordance with economic conditions, whilst still serving social needs

COLLABORATION

We develop ideas across all teams, and partnerwith like-minded professionals within the aviation industry and beyond.

OPENNESS

We listen and consider ideas to broaden our way of thinking; we value creativity and ambition

RESPECT

We are proud of our diverse work community: we ensure mutual respect to all nationalities and individuals

EXCELLENCE

Founded on the proud heritage of Dornier we carry forward German excellence in engineering, design and quality.