Senior plc (LON:SNR), an international manufacturer of high technology components and systems, has announced that it has been awarded a life of programme contract by the German original equipment manufacturer Deutsche Aircraft GmbH 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.”
