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Deutsche Aircraft Starts Building the First D328eco
A “robust” supply chain keeps program on schedule
Deutsche Aircraft
Construction of Deutsche Aircraft's 40-seat D328eco on schedule.

Deutsche Aircraft has started construction of the first D328eco test aircraft, TAC 1. The German manufacturer reported the milestone during the Farnborough Airshow on July 25, a few weeks after pushing back the projected service entry for the re-engined twin turboprop to 2027.

According to Deutsche Aircraft, it used a specifically developed precision tool to cut the fuselage of TAC 1. Its team is now focused on the development and testing stages to come with the help of a robust supply chain, added the company, which has secured production contracts with more than 95% of its suppliers. The latest of this is Triumph, which last week was selected to design and manufacture the pre-cooler system.