News archive: Dornier 228

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

MHIRJ will support ZeroAvia by providing engineering services to aid the certification of the engines to Part 33 and will provide advisory services evaluating the feasibility of a green retrofit programme.

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 £9.3 million ($13m) in funding for large engine development

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

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