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Deutsche Aircraft Develops Own Landing Gear

June 10, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Deutsche Aircraft to offer own landing gear design.
Move aims to address supply chain issues with Safran.
New gear will be available for retrofitting legacy D328 turboprops.

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Strategic Implications

This development may indicate Deutsche Aircraft's growing concern about supply chain reliability. The decision to design its own landing gear suggests a shift towards vertical integration, which could strengthen the company's competitive position in the regional aircraft market.

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What Happened

German Manufacturer Tackles Supply Chain Issues

Deutsche Aircraft is planning to develop its own landing gear for the Dornier 328eco and legacy D328 turboprops, due to ongoing supply chain issues with Safran. The company will hold the intellectual property, but manufacturing will be outsourced to a German supplier. This move is expected to address the long delays in accessing replacement landing gear, which have forced some airlines to retire legacy 328s prematurely. According to Aviation Week, Deutsche Aircraft currently holds 134 letters of intent for the 40-seat 328eco, with demand coming from various regions, including Europe, Africa, and North America.

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