2 August 2024
Senior plc and Deutsche Aircraft GmbH sign contract for the
D328eco™ Regional Turboprop platform at the Farnborough
International Airshow
Senior plc ("Senior"), an
international manufacturer of high technology components and
systems, announces that it has been awarded a life of programme
contract by the German original equipment manufacturer Deutsche
Aircraft GmbH ("Deutsche Aircraft") for the design, development and
manufacture of the Bleed Air System and the Engine Build Up ("EBU")
system for the D328eco aircraft. The Senior Aerospace EBU
system will interface between the PW127XT‑S engines and the
aircraft.
The D328eco will be the most
advanced, energy efficient and cost-effective new 40-seater
regional turboprop making it a new benchmark in aviation.
Based on the D328® turboprop aircraft, it will
have advanced flight deck capabilities, a SAF-compatible airframe,
and highly efficient engines.
The D238eco's reduced carbon
footprint demonstrates that Senior and Deutsche Aircraft have an
important role to play in the decarbonisation of the aerospace
industry, with both businesses committed to achieving Net Zero
sustainability goals. Senior has been given an "A" rating by
CDP for its 2022 and 2023 work on climate disclosure / action and
has also received an "A" rating for Supplier Engagement in 2022 and
2023. Deutsche Aircraft is designing the first 100% carbon
neutral aircraft Final Assembly Line in the industry.
Design is being undertaken at the
Senior Aerospace SSP facility in Burbank, California, USA while
manufacturing of the system will be undertaken at the Senior
Aerospace Bird Bellows facility in Congleton, Cheshire, UK.
Deutsche Aircraft's production of the D328eco aircraft will
take place at Leipzig / Halle Airport, Germany.
Commenting from the Farnborough
International Air Show, Launie
Fleming, CEO of Senior Aerospace, said: "We are delighted to
be awarded this contract from Deutsche Aircraft for the advanced,
sustainable D328eco platform which is a tangible example of our
purpose in action - helping to engineer the transition to a
sustainable world for the benefit of all our stakeholders. We
look forward to collaboratively supporting DAG through the
development of this exciting new aircraft."
Dave Jackson, CEO of Deutsche Aircraft,
commented on this new partnership, stating: "We
are looking forward to our collaboration with Senior, a
manufacturer of high technology components and systems provider
that will support the EBU for the innovative new turboprop, the
D328eco."
About Deutsche Aircraft
Deutsche Aircraft is a German
aircraft manufacturer built on the heritage of aviation pioneers
that continues to propel the aviation industry forward with
innovative solutions. Supported by a highly skilled and
passionate team of international engineers and aviation experts,
Deutsche Aircraft is developing the most advanced regional aircraft
on the market: the D328eco. As type certificate holder and
service partner for existing D328 (both prop and jet) operators
worldwide, the company is uniquely positioned to complement the
existing fleet with this next-generation aircraft.
Deutsche Aircraft employs the latest
technologies and best practices to ensure the highest levels of
reliability, efficiency and sustainability for the D328eco.
As a strategic partner for the sustainable development of
regional air transport, Deutsche Aircraft is working with key
players in the industry to achieve climate-neutral
flights. www.deutscheaircraft.com
Further information
About Senior Aerospace
Senior Aerospace provides high
technology products and systems for demanding applications in the
aerospace & defence and adjacent markets. Our product
portfolio spans a wide range of fluid conveyance and thermal
management components and sub-systems, as well as complex
structural parts and assemblies, for fixed and rotary-wing
aircraft, aero-engines, spacecraft, and a variety of other
industrial applications. With a global footprint, Senior
Aerospace manufactures proprietary design and build-to-print
products for customers around the world that meet today's
challenges and is actively engaged in developing products and
capabilities for a low-carbon sustainable future.
About Senior
Senior is a FTSE 250 international
engineering and manufacturing Group with operations in 12
countries. It is listed on the main market of the London
Stock Exchange (symbol SNR). Senior's Purpose is "we help
engineer the transition to a sustainable world for the benefit of
all our stakeholders". Senior designs and manufactures high
technology components and systems for the principal original
equipment producers in the worldwide aerospace & defence, land
vehicle and power & energy markets. Further information
on Senior plc may be found at: www.seniorplc.com
Further information
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Bindi Foyle
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Group Finance Director
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+44 (0) 1923 714 725
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Tom Bindloss
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Head of Treasury and Interim
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Richard Webster-Smith
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FGS Global
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