In Oberpfaffenhofen, the 40-year success story of the Do228 continues with the new Do228 NXT, which is being developed by General Atomics AeroTec Systems. This versatile aircraft in its class is ideal for special missions and transport flights thanks to its versatile equipment options and special flight characteristics. A large part of the production steps takes place in-house in Oberpfaffenhofen.
The Do228 NXT is manufactured by General Atomics AeroTec Systems in Oberpfaffenhofen, where important components such as the control surfaces and supporting structures are manufactured on site. This strategy ensures a stable and reliable supply chain for an aircraft with the highest quality standards. The fuselages, manufactured by Potez Aéronautique in France, are also delivered to Oberpfaffenhofen for further processing.
Thanks to its rectangular fuselage cross-section, the Do228 NXT offers a space-optimized design that allows the cabin to be equipped in a variety of ways. This makes the aircraft ideal for a variety of applications, from special mission flights to passenger and cargo transport. With series production, General Atomics AeroTec Systems is responding to global demand and offering a modern aircraft for demanding special and transport missions. The Do228 NXT's operational areas include environmental surveillance, coast guard and border protection, passenger transport, medical evacuation flights, research missions and cargo transport.