General Atomics AeroTec Systems GmbH (GA-ATS) has successfully completed a comprehensive overhaul of a Bangladesh Navy Do228 aircraft, returning it to Chattogram, Bangladesh, at the end of January 2026. This marks the first phase of an MRO contract signed between the two parties in 2025. A second Do228 is scheduled to undergo overhaul later this year.
The Bangladesh Navy has operated a fleet of Do228 aircraft for more than a decade, supporting maritime patrol and special mission operations. The current fleet comprises four aircraft. Under the existing maintenance agreement, two aircraft are undergoing base maintenance at GA-ATS’s facility in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany. The first aircraft has now been overhauled and formally handed back to the customer in Bangladesh.
The maintenance programme included a 72-month full-cycle scheduled inspection and a 12-year structural significant item inspection, ensuring the aircraft’s continued safety, reliability and operational readiness for the years ahead.
During the overhaul, a dedicated Bangladesh Navy team was present on site at the GA-ATS facility. Personnel observed the maintenance process, toured the workshops, and received technical training from Do228 OEM specialists, gaining direct insight into aircraft systems and servicing procedures. This transfer of knowledge was highly valued and has strengthened the operational capability of the Navy’s aviation personnel.
The MRO programme will continue with a second Bangladesh Navy Do228 expected to arrive in Oberpfaffenhofen later this year for the same scope of work.
Overall, the project represents a significant step in modernising the Bangladesh Navy’s Do228 fleet, enhancing its capabilities and ensuring long-term operational readiness.
