News archive: Dornier 228 | Airframer

12 August

ReleaseNew Do228 NXT camera option enables high-resolution image capturing – GA-ATS partners with Trakka Systems

18 June

Honeywell will initially supply 16 engines before local assembly begins.

Honeywell powers HAL trainer with first engine deliveries

The milestone supports future local assembly plans as India builds long-term manufacturing and sustainment capability around the HTT-40 fleet.

10 June

Around 500 guests from government, industry, defence and aviation attended the roll-out ceremony.

GA-ATS unveils Do228 NXT for special missions

The next-generation aircraft has combined modern systems with the Dornier platform's long-established versatility and reliability.

6 May

The revived German production programme moves into its next phase, with additional evaluation flights planned.

Do228 NXT takes flight as German production programme advances

The first flight of the upgraded turboprop advances General Atomics AeroTec Systems’ revived German production programme before international showcase appearances.

16 April

ReleaseAdvanced data transmission for Do228 NXT: GA-ATS partners with SVP Aerospace

3 March

ReleaseKey partner for Do228 NXT series production: component manufacturing at GA PrecisionTech Europe

28 February

ReleaseAn important milestone for the first Do228 NXT - wing and engine installed

17 February

ReleaseProduction of composite components for the Do228 NXT by Röder Präzision GmbH

19 January

ReleaseNew sensor option for Do228 NXT enhances search and rescue and maritime patrol capabilities

10 November

ReleaseDo228 NXT manufacturer General Atomics AeroTec Systems visits the Middle East region for the first time to exhibit at Dubai Air Show

18 September

ReleaseImplementation of innovative manufacturing processes – sinter-based 3D printing in the manufacturing of the new Do228 NXT

19 August

ReleaseZeroAvia receives signed P-1 issue paper from Federal Aviation Administration for 600kW electric propulsion system

7 August

ReleaseDo228 NXT with modern wing coating - maximum durability and reliable corrosion protection

17 July

ReleaseA new transatlantic partnership for European CCA

12 June

ReleaseGA-ATS and AEE partner for new designed Do228 NXT Engine Interface Unit (EIU)

18 February

ReleaseZeroAvia confirms first sale of standalone electric propulsion system

4 February

ReleaseZeroAvia invited to join second round of UK CAA’s Hydrogen Sandbox Challenge

3 February

ReleaseZeroAvia receives FAA G-1 for 600kW electric propulsion system

29 October

ReleaseZeroAvia and PowerCell to collaborate on next gen fuel cell development

15 April

ReleaseNext milestone of Do228 NXT production achieved - successful start of the Do228 NXT wing production at General Atomics AeroTec Systems

19 July

ReleaseZeroAvia successfully completes initial Dornier 228 flight test campaign

8 May

ReleaseNew edition of the Dornier 228: General Atomics AeroTec Systems starts series production of the Do228 NXT

19 January

ReleaseZeroAvia makes aviation history, flying world's largest aircraft powered with a hydrogen-electric engine

5 January

Test flights of the 19-seat testbed to begin in early 2023.

ZeroAvia gains green light for hydrogen-electric flight tests

The permit will pave the way for a commercially certifiable configuration for ZA600 to be submitted by the end of 2023, ahead of delivering powertrains for the first commercial operation of 9-19 seat aircraft by 2025.

18 July

ReleaseZeroAvia and PowerCell sign memorandum of understanding regarding joint development and series deliveries of fuel cell stacks for aviation

29 June

The Do228 research project is being headed by the DLR, which is providing the research aircraft and conducting the flight experiments.

MTU takes long-term approach with flying fuel cells

The goal is to replace one of the two conventional gas turbine engines on a test Do228 with a 600 kW electric powertrain with energy supplied by a hydrogen-powered fuel cell by the middle of this decade.

6 May

ReleaseZeroAvia kicks off US 19-seat aircraft testing and demonstration program on path to worldwide application of its powertrain technology

5 May

ReleaseZeroAvia completes first high-power ground tests of new 19 seat, zero-emission aviation powertrain system in California

29 June

ReleaseZeroAvia expands its hydrogen-electric aviation programme to 19-seat aircraft and raises additional £9.3 million ($13m) in funding for large engine development

9 March

ReleaseDo 228NG well under way

18 August

ReleaseRUAG: The first Do 228 New Generation gets airborne – EASA type certification received

30 April

ReleaseBecker Avionics selected by RUAG Aerospace to supply Airborne Digital Audio and Intercom System (DVCS6100) for new Dornier 228 NG aircraft

20 November

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseNew Do228 NXT camera option enables high-resolution image capturing – GA-ATS partners with Trakka Systems

Honeywell powers HAL trainer with first engine deliveries

GA-ATS unveils Do228 NXT for special missions

Do228 NXT takes flight as German production programme advances

ReleaseAdvanced data transmission for Do228 NXT: GA-ATS partners with SVP Aerospace

ReleaseKey partner for Do228 NXT series production: component manufacturing at GA PrecisionTech Europe

ReleaseAn important milestone for the first Do228 NXT - wing and engine installed

ReleaseProduction of composite components for the Do228 NXT by Röder Präzision GmbH

ReleaseNew sensor option for Do228 NXT enhances search and rescue and maritime patrol capabilities

ReleaseDo228 NXT manufacturer General Atomics AeroTec Systems visits the Middle East region for the first time to exhibit at Dubai Air Show

ReleaseImplementation of innovative manufacturing processes – sinter-based 3D printing in the manufacturing of the new Do228 NXT

ReleaseZeroAvia receives signed P-1 issue paper from Federal Aviation Administration for 600kW electric propulsion system

ReleaseDo228 NXT with modern wing coating - maximum durability and reliable corrosion protection

ReleaseA new transatlantic partnership for European CCA

ReleaseGA-ATS and AEE partner for new designed Do228 NXT Engine Interface Unit (EIU)

ReleaseZeroAvia confirms first sale of standalone electric propulsion system

ReleaseZeroAvia invited to join second round of UK CAA’s Hydrogen Sandbox Challenge

ReleaseZeroAvia receives FAA G-1 for 600kW electric propulsion system

ReleaseZeroAvia and PowerCell to collaborate on next gen fuel cell development

ReleaseNext milestone of Do228 NXT production achieved - successful start of the Do228 NXT wing production at General Atomics AeroTec Systems

ReleaseZeroAvia successfully completes initial Dornier 228 flight test campaign

ReleaseNew edition of the Dornier 228: General Atomics AeroTec Systems starts series production of the Do228 NXT

ReleaseZeroAvia makes aviation history, flying world's largest aircraft powered with a hydrogen-electric engine

ZeroAvia gains green light for hydrogen-electric flight tests

ReleaseZeroAvia and PowerCell sign memorandum of understanding regarding joint development and series deliveries of fuel cell stacks for aviation

MTU takes long-term approach with flying fuel cells

ReleaseZeroAvia kicks off US 19-seat aircraft testing and demonstration program on path to worldwide application of its powertrain technology

ReleaseGenesys Aerosystems selected for HAL Hindustan-228 upgrade

ReleaseEmission-free flight - DLR takes delivery of its new 'Do 228' research aircraft D-CEFD

ZeroAvia works on hydrogen for regional jets with MHIRJ

ReleaseZeroAvia completes first high-power ground tests of new 19 seat, zero-emission aviation powertrain system in California

ReleaseZeroAvia expands its hydrogen-electric aviation programme to 19-seat aircraft and raises additional &pound;9.3 million ($13m) in funding for large engine development

ReleaseGeneral Atomics Europe consolidates position on the aviation market

ReleaseRUAG International completes sale of RUAG Aerospace Services GmbH to General Atomics Europe

ReleaseRUAG International is selling parts of the business at the Oberpfaffenhofen location

ReleaseDLR and MTU Aero Engines are researching aircraft propulsion with fuel cell

ReleasePotential for climate-friendly flight - electric flight from Mannheim to Berlin in a 19-seater aircraft

ReleaseIn-flight avoidance systems &ndash; sensors replace pilots

ReleaseSuccessful flight tests with HENSOLDT's collision warning radar for UAVs

ReleaseRUAG Aviation to start serial production of the Dornier 228

ReleaseRUAG Aviation contracts Tata Advanced Systems to manufacture Dornier 228 fuselage and wings

ReleaseDo 228NG well under way

ReleaseRUAG: The first Do 228 New Generation gets airborne &ndash; EASA type certification received

ReleaseBecker Avionics selected by RUAG Aerospace to supply Airborne Digital Audio and Intercom System (DVCS6100) for new Dornier 228 NG aircraft

ReleaseEFI-890R LED glass displays chosen for "Do 228 New Generation" aircraft

ReleaseL-3 GH-3100 ESIS selected for Dornier 228 New Generation series

ReleaseDornier 228 NG (New Generation) is on track

ReleaseDornier 228 NG flies with new five-blade propeller

ReleaseZeroAvia expands its hydrogen-electric aviation programme to 19-seat aircraft and raises additional £9.3 million ($13m) in funding for large engine development

ReleaseIn-flight avoidance systems – sensors replace pilots

ReleaseRUAG: The first Do 228 New Generation gets airborne – EASA type certification received