328 Support Services GmbH announces a major upgrade of Dornier 328 avionics system.

Monday 3rd November 2014

328 Support Services GmbH, the Type Certificate holder for the D328 Jet and turboprop aircraft, is pleased to announce the commencement of a major cockpit upgrade programme for the aircraft. The programme, which has just commenced, is expected to be certified by EASA and the US FAA by late 2016.

In partnership with the current avionics system provider and a number of strategic customers, the existing flight deck will be enhanced with features that will include:

• Compliance with ADS-B out requirements.


• New Primus Elite LCD displays that save weight and provide enhanced features such as charts and maps, enhanced vision, video display capabilities and synthetic vision, which will be available as an option.


• A second FMS option will be available for the first time on the D328 turboprop aircraft allowing WAAS-LPV and remote and oceanic operations.


• The capability to provide PM-CPDLC communications with ground based stations.


• Smart Runway and Smart Landing upgrade capability


• A Class 3 Electronic flight bag.

Dave Jackson, Managing Director of 328 Group, commented: "This upgrade programme, which will be overseen by our engineering team in Oberphaffenhofen, Germany, will ensure that the D328 aircraft has the opportunity to operate in all areas of the world in compliance with all known regulatory requirements for many years to come."

About the 328 Group:

328 Group offers a broad spectrum of services to the aircraft industry. The Group employs over 150 aviation experts and supports more than 200 aircraft globally. Services offered 
range from maintenance and painting to STC design activities, parts' manufacture and support on numerous types of aircraft, bespoke VIP interiors including avionic and IFE upgrades. Sister company JETS embraces the maintenance and support of an increasing portfolio of VIP business jet aircraft in both Germany and the UK with bases at Bournemouth in the south of England and London Biggin Hill Airport.

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