Deutsche Aircraft Partners with Expleo for Engineering Services on D328eco
- Expleo has signed a strategic agreement with Deutsche Aircraft to deliver engineering services as a First Tier Supplier for the D328eco programme.
- Expleo will deliver digital design, avionics integration, industrialisation, and certification support to drive efficiency and sustainability in the D328eco programme.
- Drawing on five decades of aerospace experience, Expleo reinforces Deutsche Aircraft’s goal of building safer, cleaner, and more efficient regional aviation.
Expleo, a global provider of engineering, technology and consulting services, and Deutsche Aircraft announce the signing of a cooperation agreement to deliver engineering services for the aircraft programme. Under this agreement, Expleo will become one of four First Tier Suppliers, playing a central role in Deutsche Aircraft’s supply chain.
Expleo is a long-standing partner of Deutsche Aircraft, providing a comprehensive suite of advanced engineering services, and was the recipient of the ‘Best Engineering Services Supplier’ award at the aircraft manufacturer’s annual Supplier Day in 2025.
Graham Younger, VP Global Aerospace of Expleo, commented, “Expleo is committed to creating a more sustainable aerospace industry. We’re proud to renew our long-standing partnership with Deutsche Aircraft, an organisation whose vision for more sustainable aviation reflects our own. Expleo’s proven expertise in aerospace engineering will bring operational efficiencies to Deutsche Aircraft’s programmes as it sets standards in reducing the carbon footprint of air travel.”
Nico Neumann, CEO of Deutsche Aircraft, said, “At Deutsche Aircraft, we are committed to redefining regional aviation through innovation and digital excellence. Our partnership with Expleo strengthens our operations by combining our vision for a greener future with Expleo’s engineering excellence. Together, we are setting new standards for operational efficiency and environmental responsibility in air travel.”
Expleo’s Role in the Deutsche Aircraft Programme
As one of Deutsche Aircraft’s First Tier Suppliers, Expleo is poised to contribute key engineering services directly into the development of the D328eco programme. In that role, Expleo’s aircraft engineering services will support early-stage system and structural design, digital modelling, avionics and electrical system integration, and embedded systems testing—fully aligned with the stringent certification and safety requirements of a regional aircraft OEM.
The company’s experience in industrialisation is equally relevant for the programme: its strength in tooling & jig design, production ramp-up strategies, and supply chain optimisation will support Deutsche Aircraft’s ambition to scale efficiently.
Moreover, Expleo brings advanced digital capabilities—such as digital twins, generative AI, predictive maintenance analytics, and test automation—to further enhance the programme’s agility, validation throughput, and operational robustness.
Through this cooperation, Expleo will aim not only to deliver technical engineering tasks but to embed innovation and efficiency across Deutsche Aircraft’s engineering processes, helping to shrink certification cycles and improve aircraft reliability.
With over fifty years of aerospace experience, Expleo has established a strong track record as a trusted partner to leading aircraft manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers. Its capabilities extend across engineering, digital transformation, quality assurance, and industrial operations. By applying this expertise to the partnership with Deutsche Aircraft, Expleo will play a central role in advancing the D328eco programme, supporting its development and industrialisation, and helping to deliver safer, more sustainable, and efficient regional aviation.
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