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Deutsche Aircraft Delays Service Entry for D328eco Regional Airliner
Deliveries of the 40-seater are now expected to start at the end of 2027
Deutsche Aircraft D328eco regional airliner
Deutsche Aircraft now aims to bring its D328eco regional airliner to market at the end of 2027.

Deutsche Aircraft is pushing back the projected service entry for its D328eco regional airliner until the end of 2027. The German manufacturer has been working to modernize the 1990s-era twin turboprop and has aimed to achieve EASA type certification in 2026.

In a statement issued on July 5, Deutsche Aircraft said it decided to delay the program after a detailed internal review and discussions with prospective customers, which include charter and corporate shuttle flight operator Private Wings. The company added that the shift in program timeline has been caused in part by unspecified regulatory changes that will impact the certification process.