German regional aircraft manufacturer: development, final assembly and OEM support of the 40-seat D328eco as well as support of the Dornier 328 fleet
Deutsche Aircraft GmbH
Wessling (Oberpfaffenhofen) · Leipzig · VelbertNew on Amplifa
About Deutsche Aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft GmbH is a German aircraft manufacturer based in Wessling (Oberpfaffenhofen) near Munich. As the only German manufacturer of regional commercial aircraft, the company is developing the 40-seat regional turboprop D328eco and operates the associated Final Assembly Line at Leipzig/Halle Airport. The company builds on the legacy of Dornier Flugzeugwerke (founded 1914): Deutsche Aircraft acquired the Type Certificate rights to the Dornier 328 platform (D328-100 turboprop, D328-300 jet) and has supported this fleet of more than 150 in-service aircraft in 85 countries for almost 20 years. The portfolio of services includes final assembly, material and spare parts supply with quality control, 24/7 AOG support, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul, technical support, retrofit and engineering support, EASA Part 147 type training (categories B1/B2 and C), flight simulator training (Level D, with partner STS Aviation), Technical Publications as well as Modification & Completion. Around 550 employees from 40 nations work at the sites in Wessling, Leipzig and Velbert; worldwide spare parts supply is handled via a global express logistics network.
- Site
- Wessling
- Processes
- Final Assembly Line (final assembly) of the D328eco regional aircraft, Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) – routine inspections to complex structural repairs, Material and spare parts supply (Parts Support) with quality control, Technical assistance, retrofit and engineering support (Global Support Centre), EASA Part 147 type training (B1/B2/C), Material Support / spare parts supply, 24/7 AOG support, Technical support (Global Support Centre)
- Materials
- Final Assembly Line (final assembly), Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul, Parts Support / Material Support, Engineering & Technical Support, EASA Part 147 Training, Level D Full Flight Simulator
- Certificates
- EASA Part 147 (training organisation), ISO 9001, EN 9100
- Employees
- 550
- Industries
- Aviation / Regional aviation, Special missions (air ambulance, SAR, cargo, firefighting), Defence / Multi-Role Aircraft
- 01
Engineering and development (D328eco, Global Support Centre)
- 02
Material and spare parts supply with quality control
- 03
Final Assembly Line (final assembly of the D328eco, Leipzig/Halle)
- 04
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
- 05
Technical Publications, Modification & Completion
- 06
Training (EASA Part 147, Simulator Level D)
- 07
Global logistics and 24/7 AOG support
Services and Processes
Final Assembly Line (final assembly)
Final assembly of the 40-seat regional turboprop D328eco at Leipzig/Halle Airport.
Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
From routine inspections to complex structural repairs in accordance with approved engineering data of the Type Certificate Holder.
Parts Support / Material Support
Spare parts supply for D328-100, D328-300 and D328eco with strict quality control of every component.
Engineering & Technical Support
Technical support, retrofit and entry-into-service assistance provided by the Global Support Centre in Oberpfaffenhofen.
EASA Part 147 Training
EASA-approved type training of categories B1/B2 (Combined) and C for the Dornier 328 series.
Level D Full Flight Simulator
High-resolution simulator training for D328-100 and D328-300 via partner STS Aviation (dry lease).
Sites
Wessling (Oberpfaffenhofen)
DEHeadquarters, Global Support Centre, spare parts supply and pick-up
- Global Support Centre
- Spare parts warehouse
Leipzig
DEFinal Assembly Line (D328eco), production and logistics site at Leipzig/Halle Airport
- Final Assembly Line (FAL)
- Automated logistics centre (Jungheinrich)
Velbert
DESimulator site (partner STS Aviation, Bunsenstrasse 10)
- Level D Full Flight Simulator
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Assembly Line (final assembly) of the D328eco regional aircraftAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) – routine inspections to complex structural repairsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Material and spare parts supply (Parts Support) with quality controlAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Technical assistance, retrofit and engineering support (Global Support Centre)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| EASA Part 147 type training (B1/B2/C)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
3 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Assembly Line (FAL) | Deutsche Aircraft | 1 | – | – | Leipzig/Halle Airport |
| Automated logistics centre | Jungheinrich | 1 | – | – | Leipzig Airport |
| Level D Full Flight Simulator | STS Aviation | – | – | – | Velbert, Bunsenstrasse 10 |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Approvals
As the Type Certificate Holder of the Dornier 328 series, every component in the spare parts warehouse undergoes rigorous quality control processes before delivery; maintenance and repair are carried out exclusively in accordance with approved engineering data. The in-house training organisation is approved in accordance with EASA Part 147.
| Evidence | Wessling (Oberpfaffenhofen) | Leipzig | Velbert |
|---|---|---|---|
| EASA Part 147 (training organisation) | |||
| ISO 9001 | |||
| EN 9100 |
History
- 1914
Foundation of Dornier Flugzeugwerke, on whose legacy Deutsche Aircraft builds
- 2000er
Deutsche Aircraft acquires the Type Certificate rights to the Dornier 328 platform (D328-100 turboprop, D328-300 jet) and has supported the fleet of more than 150 aircraft in 85 countries for almost 20 years
- 2025
First Supplier Summit in Wessling with all key suppliers of the 40-seat D328eco onboarded (February 2025)
- 2026
First flight milestone in the D328eco landing gear certification programme achieved on 8 September
- 2026
Official opening of the Final Assembly Line for the D328eco at Leipzig/Halle Airport on 29 September
- 2026
Handover of the automated logistics centre by Jungheinrich (6 October) and decision for an integrated security solution from Bosch Building Technologies for the Leipzig/Halle production site (13 October)