Deutsche Aircraft opts for an integrated security solution from Bosch Building Technologies for its new regional aircraft production site

German aircraft manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft is constructing a new production site for regional aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport and has selected Bosch Building Technologies to supply its building security and life safety systems. The product-agnostic systems integrator has planned and implemented a comprehensive, integrated security solution for the new complex, which comprises a final assembly line, a commissioning hangar, a logistics centre, and an administrative building. The new final assembly line marks an important milestone on the journey to series production, bringing regional aircraft production back to Germany after a gap of approximately 20 years. The Leipzig facility will serve as the future home of D328eco final assembly, reinforcing Germany's position as a centre for advanced regional aircraft manufacturing.

The new site follows the principles of an intelligent, networked factory and creates the conditions required for efficient and future-proof production of the D328eco, the next-generation regional turboprop from Deutsche Aircraft. The fire alarm, intrusion alarm, access control, video surveillance, and voice alarm systems installed by Bosch Building Technologies are intelligently networked. At the heart of the solution lies the Building Integration System 360 (BIS 360): a higher-level management system that centralises all security-related data and ensures that the responsible personnel are able to quickly assess and react to situations. The integrated approach supports operational excellence, process continuity, and scalable production as Deutsche Aircraft progresses toward industrialisation of the D328eco programme. "Each area of our new site has different requirements for security, safety, access control, threat management, and organisational security. In light of this, we are truly delighted to have Bosch Building Technologies by our side as a partner, given its extensive experience of complex and highly regulated industrial environments. The company's holistic approach supports the operational requirements of a state-of-the-art aircraft production site and impressed us right from the start," explains Sebastian Böhnl, Vice President Operations & Production at Deutsche Aircraft.

An impressive holistic concept for technical building security

Bosch Building Technologies planned and implemented the solution in strict accordance with its customer's specific operational and security-related requirements. In the administrative building, it is primarily a question of protecting employees, visitors, and sensitive business information. Meanwhile, the production and logistics areas are characterised by complex processes, goods flows, and safety-critical operations, all of which have to be reliably protected. In addition, the aviation environment in the hangar places particularly stringent requirements on access control, surveillance, and emergency management. For Deutsche Aircraft, having an integrated concept is crucial to creating the optimal production environment for the D328eco. The networked systems support operational continuity, protection of the infrastructure, and effective site management across all areas of the facility. In this way, they help enable smooth production processes and long-term scalability. "The integrated solution from Bosch Building Technologies offers more than just security. It helps make our operations more efficient and transparent while also future-proofing them. Integrating systems across the entire site enables us to simplify management processes and lay the foundation for producing the D328eco in Leipzig," explains Böhnl. "We are delighted to be contributing to this project as the partner responsible for technical building security. When faced with a situation that involves both complex production processes and maximum security requirements, you need solutions that work reliably," emphasises Dr. Marcus Nadenau, Senior Vice President of the Building Solutions business unit at Bosch Building Technologies. As a specialist in industrial building solutions, Bosch is fully familiar with the particular requirements of state-of-the-art production and development sites. These range from ensuring a high level of process availability through to protecting sensitive infrastructure. In addition to this, Bosch has many years of experience in the airport and aviation sectors.

Integrated portfolio for complex requirements in an airport setting

To protect employees and buildings, Bosch Building Technologies has installed state-of-the-art fire alarm systems that detect potential hazards early on and quickly raise the alarm. Early detection is crucial for keeping people safe from fires in large production, storage, and hangar areas and preventing disruption to operations. The system also incorporates intrusion alarm technology and a comprehensive video surveillance solution. This ensures sensitive areas are protected and also provides a high level of transparency in day-to-day operations. Moreover, Bosch Building Technologies has implemented an intelligent access control system so that only authorised individuals can gain entry to specific areas. This enables precise and flexible control of different security zones within the complex. Particularly sensitive access points are further protected by special controlled entry systems to prevent tailgating. In the event of incidents or emergencies, the installed technology also supports safe evacuation processes along escape and emergency routes, so that employees and visitors are able to exit buildings quickly in critical situations. In addition, intercom systems have been installed to enable direct and efficient communication between security-relevant areas such as entrances, the security control centre, and sensitive operational zones. A system of master key depots rounds off the overall security concept. This solution ensures that critical keys are readily accessible in an emergency, an important factor for the fire department and other emergency personnel.