HEGGEMANN AG and Deutsche Aircraft have completed initial flight-test validation of a new landing gear system designed for both the existing Dornier 328 fleet and the next-generation D328eco, marking a further step towards certification.
The milestone follows successful low- and high-speed taxi trials and an initial flight-test campaign using a dedicated Dornier 328 test aircraft, completed in September 2026. The tests validated the landing gear in ground and flight conditions, providing data to support the aircraft’s certification programme.
HEGGEMANN, which is responsible for developing and industrialising the system, provided engineering services covering structural design, laboratory and drop testing, performance and endurance trials, and environmental testing in accordance with DO-160 standards.
The company has worked with Deutsche Aircraft on the programme since 2020, developing a common landing gear architecture for the existing Dornier 328 and the D328eco.
The new design aims to improve corrosion resistance and maintainability while incorporating proven subsystem technologies within the existing aircraft installation envelope.
