Le Bourget, Paris, 24 June 2025 – Deutsche Aircraft has concluded a highly successful week at the Paris Air Show 2025, announcing a series of strategic milestones and partnerships that underscore its commitment to innovation, sustainability and European aerospace leadership.
Throughout the week, Deutsche Aircraft showcased its next-generation 40-seater regional turboprop, the D328eco®, drawing significant attention from industry leaders, government officials and aviation enthusiasts. The aircraft’s advanced capabilities and environmental benefits were on full display at Chalet #264, where the team engaged in meaningful discussions with partners and stakeholders about the future of regional aviation.
Key highlights of the Paris Air Show included:
- Garmin G5000® PRIME Flight Deck Unveiled: Deutsche Aircraft introduced the cutting-edge Garmin G5000® PRIME integrated flight deck for the D328eco, which will enhance pilot experience and operational efficiency.
- Strategic Leadership Evolution: The company announced a leadership transition with Nico Neumann appointed as CEO of Deutsche Aircraft and Dave Jackson stepping into the role of CEO of Deutsche Aircraft Group, reinforcing the company’s strategic direction.
- Special Mission Platform Partnership: In collaboration with Aerodata AG, Deutsche Aircraft signed an MoU to develop a German-made D328eco Special Mission Aircraft, designed to improve Europe’s intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
- Innovation in Propulsion: Deutsche Aircraft and Pratt & Whitney Canada advanced their partnership to integrate the PW127XT-S engine into the D328eco, supporting cleaner and more efficient regional air travel.
- Empennage Supplier Finalised: The selection of Aernnova as the empennage supplier completes the primary structure lineup for the D328eco programme, representing a major milestone on the path to full-scale production.
These announcements reflect Deutsche Aircraft’s unwavering commitment to building a sustainable and resilient future for regional aviation. The D328eco continues to gain momentum as a platform that blends legacy and reliability with modern innovation.
“The Paris Air Show 2025 has been a defining moment for Deutsche Aircraft,” remarked Nico Neumann, CEO of Deutsche Aircraft. “We are proud to share our progress and vision with the global aerospace community and to continue shaping the future of flight from the heart of Europe.”
Deutsche Aircraft thanks all its partners, visitors and stakeholders for their support and engagement during the air show. The company will continue its journey towards delivering the first D328eco and redefining regional connectivity.
