Aircraft
Reborn Dornier Do-228 fills versatile roles in airline livery
Ruag Aviation has delivered its first modernized 228NG twin turboprop to launch customer New Central Airservice.

Ruag Aviation has delivered its first modernized 228NG twin turboprop to launch customer New Central Airservice. The delivery was made in late September, just a few weeks after the manufacturer received European certification for the aircraft.

The 19-seat 228NG began commercial services connecting Tokyo with several offshore islands that have short runways. New Central Airservice has been operating three original Dornier Do-228-212s for the past 10 years and may replace them with Ruag’s upgraded version. “We are satisfied with the Do-228. It is an excellent aircraft and ideal for the demanding geographic conditions on site,” said airline owner Tetsuro Mori.