Deutsche Aircraft has selected Crane Aerospace & Electronics to supply the Proximity Sensing System for its D328eco turboprop. The decision stems from prior links between the companies, as Crane A&E had previously supplied a similar system to the D328 turboprop aircraft.
Nico Neumann, COO at Deutsche Aircraft, commented: “We are glad to continue our ongoing partnership with Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a highly esteemed organisation in our industry. Their proven expertise will be crucial for Deutsche Aircraft efforts to advance the completion of our D328eco.”
Crane A&E has also recently been selected to provide the brake control system for the 40-seater regional aircraft.
“We are pleased to be working with Deutsche Aircraft and look forward to supplying the D328eco with our latest proximity sensing solution,” said Joseph Mundinger, Crane Aerospace & Electronics VP/GM, Sensing and Power Systems. “Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to providing the D328eco with a premier system that will benefit Deutsche Aircraft’s customers.”
The production of the D328eco is well underway, with Deutsche Aircraft revealing recent partnerships with suppliers such as Senior plc and Akaer and announcing the construction of its first test aircraft. However, there have been setbacks, with the OEM pushing back the entry into service from Q4 2026 to Q4 2027.
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