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Deutsche Aircraft Opens Leipzig Plant for D328eco Production

October 6, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Deutsche Aircraft opens Leipzig plant for D328eco production.
The facility represents an investment of over €100 million.
The site can produce up to 48 aircraft a year.
Leipzig becomes the production hub for the next-generation aircraft.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may signal Deutsche Aircraft's confidence in the regional aircraft market. The investment in Leipzig could strengthen Germany's aerospace industrial base and indicates a strategic focus on retaining key manufacturing expertise within the country.

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What Happened

German Aerospace Company Expands Operations to Meet Regional Demand

Deutsche Aircraft has officially opened a final assembly line at Leipzig/Halle Airport, marking the transition of its D328eco regional aircraft programme from development to serial production. The new facility, representing an investment of over €100 million, will make Leipzig the production hub for the next-generation aircraft. The site includes a final assembly line, a flight readiness hangar, logistics centre, and administration building, designed to produce up to 48 aircraft a year. This development was first reported by an unknown source.

Source | Originally Published: October 6, 2026

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