Do228 NXT demonstrator completes first flight
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Successful First Flight of the Do228 NXT – German Multi-Purpose Aircraft Ready for Multiple Missions
On 2 May 2026, the successful first flight of the Do228 NXT demonstration aircraft took place, an important milestone for General Atomics AeroTec Systems and the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the multi-purpose aircraft. At the same time, this was also an important moment for aircraft construction in Germany – the first flight of a new aircraft series manufactured in Germany. The latest version of the proven Turboprop aircraft took…
The demonstration aircraft of the Do228 NXT has completed its first flight, as General Atomics Aerotec Systems announced. The updated version of the Turboprop classic takes off almost 45 years after the first flight of the original Do228.
On 2 May 2026 it marked a milestone for the European aeronautics industry with the successful first flight of the Do228 NXT, the new generation of the classic turboprop developed in Germany. The aircraft, conceived for versatile missions, thus begins a new stage almost 45 years after the debut of the emblematic Do228.The inaugural flight of the demonstrator represents the result of years of work by General Atomics AeroTec Systems (GA-ATS), which…
Do228 NXT demonstrator completes first flight
The event signals a new phase for the multi-role turboprop aircraft and a significant step for aircraft production in Germany. It also reflects the restart of series production following the acquisition of the facility by General Atomics Group around five years ago. The demonstrator flight follows extensive preparation, including the establishment of a new production line and integration of suppliers and partners. The successful take-off is seen…
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