At the 2025 Paris Air Show, Deutsche Aircraft revealed the integration of Garmin’s advanced G5000 PRIME flight deck into its next-generation D328eco regional turboprop. This major update brings cutting-edge avionics to the 40-seat aircraft, enhancing its mission to redefine sustainable regional aviation through innovation and operational efficiency.
The G5000 PRIME introduces a fully integrated, touchscreen-based cockpit environment, providing pilots with advanced automation, increased situational awareness, and global compliance. With a legacy of over 30,000 Garmin flight decks in service worldwide, this new system is tailored specifically for Part 25 transport aircraft and Part 121 operations, making it ideal for regional air travel.
Nico Neumann, Co-CEO of Deutsche Aircraft, stated: “The D328eco is designed to lead the next era of regional aviation. By integrating Garmin’s enhanced G5000 PRIME, we are equipping our aircraft with a future-ready flight deck that enhances performance, offers unmatched reliability, and ensures operational flexibility to meet the diverse needs of regional air travel.”
The G5000 PRIME will play a crucial role in delivering a digitally connected and environmentally responsible flying experience. This announcement comes as Deutsche Aircraft transitions from development to industrialisation, marked by the unveiling of its first test aircraft, TAC 1, in May 2025. The D328eco is on track to enter service in the fourth quarter of 2027, reinforcing its commitment to pioneering the future of sustainable regional air mobility.
