Deutsche Aircraft and Acron Aviation Sign D328eco Avionics Deal

Deutsche Aircraft and Acron Aviation signed a long-term supply agreement on July 21, 2026, at the Farnborough International Airshow, securing 25-hour flight recorder and standby solutions for the upcoming D328eco regional turboprop.

The partnership, announced via a Deutsche Aircraft press release, equips the 40-seat aircraft with safety-critical avionics as the manufacturer targets a 2027 entry into service. The agreement marks a critical supply chain milestone for the D328eco program, ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements for flight data recording.

Avionics supply chain matures for the D328eco

Acron Aviation will supply its 25-hour recording capacity systems for the new turboprop. The avionics provider rebranded in 2025 following the acquisition of L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions by private equity group TJC. The selected systems are designed to support the operational integrity and lifecycle performance of the aircraft.

“Building strong, long-term relationships with suppliers is fundamental to the success of the D328eco programme,” stated Patricia Ferrari, Vice President Supply Chain at Deutsche Aircraft. “Acron Aviation’s extensive expertise in safety-critical avionics systems and their proven track record makes them an important partner as we continue to mature our industrial ecosystem.”

Recent program momentum and strategic partnerships

The avionics agreement follows a series of strategic supply chain and commercial developments for Deutsche Aircraft. On June 12, 2026, the manufacturer secured a long-term composite materials partnership with Hexcel to support industrialization readiness and certification compliance. The company also expanded its commercial leadership team on July 15, 2026, appointing Johan Landin as Sales Director to drive global market development for both the D328eco and the D328MR multi-role variant.

Acron Aviation President Ron Nye highlighted the alignment between the two companies regarding the regional aviation market.

“We are proud to support Deutsche Aircraft and the D328eco programme with our trusted Recorder and Standby solutions,” Nye said. “As one of Europe’s most forward-looking aircraft manufacturers, Deutsche Aircraft is helping redefine sustainable regional flight, and we are delighted to contribute technologies that support the programme’s operational integrity and long-term success.”

AirPro News analysis

We view the selection of Acron Aviation as a pragmatic step for Deutsche Aircraft as it builds out the supplier ecosystem for the D328eco. By partnering with an established entity that possesses the legacy expertise of L3Harris Commercial Aviation Solutions, Deutsche Aircraft mitigates supply chain risk for safety-critical components. Securing these tier-one supplier agreements is essential for maintaining the targeted 2027 entry into service timeline, particularly in an industry currently constrained by broader supply chain bottlenecks.

Sources: Deutsche Aircraft