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Deutsche Aircraft begins D328eco landing-gear flight tests after securing component IP

Deutsche Aircraft has completed five development flights of a modified Dornier 328 serving as a flying testbed for the D328eco’s new landing gear. The company says testing began after low- and high-speed taxi trials, with more than 15 hours logged across flight and ground activities as it advances certification and secures long-term support.

Discovered 2026-09-08T02:51:06.291234-07:00 | 2026-09-08T02:51:06.291234-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

The five-flight test campaign and more than 15 hours of accumulated test time mark a concrete step toward certifying Deutsche Aircraft’s D328eco regional turboprop.
Acquiring the landing-gear component’s intellectual property gives Deutsche Aircraft greater control over development and long-term aircraft support.
Using an older Dornier 328 as a flying testbed allows landing-gear evaluations to proceed while the D328eco program continues its development.

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