Deutsche Aircraft, along with Indian partners Cyient Limited, Dynamatic Technologies Limited, and SASMOS HET Private Limited, announced a series of strategic initiatives aimed at advancing India’s regional aviation sector. The outcomes were presented following the Aviation Partnership Summit, held on 5 November 2025 in New Delhi.
Deutsche Aircraft Chief Executive Officer Nico Neumann said that India represented the largest growth market for regional aviation and was already an important partner in the D328eco programme. He added that the summit provided an opportunity to understand market requirements and build a joint strategy to strengthen manufacturing partnerships and support India’s regional connectivity goals.
The “Wings of Opportunity” summit was organised in collaboration with the Aerospace India Association to align industrial and policy stakeholders in support of India’s expanding regional air connectivity. The initiative aligns with the government’s UDAN scheme, which seeks to improve connectivity to Tier II and Tier III cities across the country.
The D328eco, a 40-seat turboprop aircraft developed by Deutsche Aircraft, is designed for short-haul routes and demanding operational environments. The model features full compatibility with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), digital avionics, and an optimal range of 100 to 300 nautical miles—suitable for the majority of India’s regional flight network.
Indian companies are contributing key components to the D328eco through “Make in India” collaborations. Dynamatic Technologies manufactures the rear fuselage section at its Bangalore facility. “This partnership is a milestone in India’s aerospace manufacturing journey,” said Udayant Malhoutra, Chief Executive Officer of Dynamatic Technologies.
Cyient is supporting the aircraft’s development with design, engineering, and digital systems expertise. “Our partnership with Deutsche Aircraft underscores our commitment to innovation in sustainable aviation,” said Sukamal Banerjee, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Cyient. “We aim to enhance efficiency and passenger experience while contributing to the evolution of aerospace technology.”
SASMOS HET is responsible for developing the electrical wiring interconnection systems and integrating flight-critical electrical and electronic subsystems for the D328eco. “The collaboration harnesses SASMOS’s expertise in electrical integration and interconnectivity solutions designed and manufactured in India,” said H.G. Chandrashekar, Chairman and Managing Director of SASMOS.
The summit’s discussions centred on regional connectivity, fleet modernisation, sustainability, and Indo-German industrial collaboration. Participants from the aviation, government, and investment sectors exchanged perspectives on manufacturing partnerships, carbon-efficient technologies, and opportunities to attract global capital to India’s aviation ecosystem.
Deutsche Aircraft GmbH is a German aerospace manufacturer headquartered in Oberpfaffenhofen, specialising in the design and production of regional turboprop aircraft, including the modernised D328eco platform.