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Deutsche Aircraft Opens FAL for D328eco Turboprop

October 2, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Deutsche Aircraft opens final assembly line for D328eco.
Facility located at Leipzig Halle Airport in northeast Germany.
D328eco modernizes the 1990s-era Dornier 328 with new engines and avionics.
Company targets type certification for Q4 2027.

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Strategic Implications

This development may indicate a shift in the regional airliner market towards more fuel-efficient designs. Deutsche Aircraft's investment suggests confidence in the D328eco's potential, which could challenge ATR's dominance in the turboprop sector and may stimulate further demand for regional aircraft.

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What Happened

German Startup Invests in Regional Airliner Production Facility

Deutsche Aircraft has opened a final assembly line for its D328eco regional airliner at Leipzig Halle Airport in northeast Germany. The facility, which has a capacity to build up to 48 aircraft annually, marks the transition of the program from development to serial production. The D328eco modernizes the 1990s-era Dornier 328 with new Pratt & Whitney Canada PW12XT-S turboprops and a Garmin G5000 Prime flight deck. The company targets type certification for the fourth quarter of 2027. This development was first reported by Leeham News.

Source | Originally Published: October 1, 2026

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