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The Dornier 228 is a twin turboprop STOL aircraft that can carry up to 19 passengers and is capable of operating from rough runways and in hot climates. It is powered by a pair of Garrett TPE331 turboprop engines and has a supercritical wing that generates large amounts of lift at slow speeds.
In the 1970s, Dornier developed an aerofoil wing and tested it on a modified Do 28D-2 Skyservant, powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-110 turboprop engines. The aircraft was then re-engined with two Garrett AiResearch TPE-331-5S and named Dornier 128.
The company developed a new fuselage in 15 and 19 passenger variants; the Dornier 228-100 and Dornier 228-200, and these went on show at the ILA Berlin Air Show in 1980. The prototypes were first flown on 28 March, 1981 and 9 May, 1981 respectively. German certification was granted on 18 December, 1981 and the first Dornier 228-100 entered service in July 1982. FAA certification followed on 17 April 1984 and that of EASA one month later.
In 1983, Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) bought a production licence and two years later commenced aircraft manufacture in India.
Dornier offered the 228 in upgraded variants and fitted with optional equipment for performing various special missions. In 1996, it was announced that all manufacturing operations would be transferred to India.
RUAG acquired the Dornier 228 type certificate in 2003, and in 2009 started building a Dornier 228 New Generation: the fuselage, wings and tail unit manufactured by HAL and transported to Oberpfaffenhofen in Germany for final assembly. The Dornier 228NG has the same airframe with a new five blade composite propeller, an advanced glass cockpit and more powerful Garrett TPE331-10 engines. EASA granted the airworthiness certificate on 18 August, 2010 and the first delivery was made in September 2010.
Towards the end of 2020, RUAG sold the Dornier 228 programme to General Atomics.
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| June 16, 2022 | Powertrain deal brings H-electric thrust to Monte turboprop lease offer |
| May 12, 2022 | ZeroAvia kicks off US powertrain testing programme |
| May 10, 2022 | Genesys Aerosystems to supply HAL Hindustan-228 upgrade |
| November 11, 2021 | HAL joins ZeroAvia's efforts to develop a hydrogen Dornier 228 |
| November 1, 2021 | ZeroAvia plans hydrogen flights between London and Rotterdam |
| August 27, 2021 | HAL celebrates Indian independence with Hindustan-228 trials |
| August 16, 2021 | Electric powertrain starts high-power ground tests |
| July 11, 2021 | General Atomics chooses Euramec's Dornier FTD |
| July 4, 2021 | ZeroAvia ramps up programme in the UK and US |
| March 6, 2021 | GA-Europe takes ownership of RUAG Aerospace Services |
| November 29, 2020 | RUAG turns screw to finish Do228 inspection in six weeks |
| June 26, 2020 | Arcus' logistics and courier divisions added by Freeborn |
| December 16, 2019 | Genesys glass cockpit cleared for HAL Do228 |
| October 22, 2019 | Kenya’s KASAS enhances training with Euramec FTD |
| May 14, 2019 | Dornier 228 arrives in Japan for demanding ops |
| October 9, 2018 | Scheduled Do228 will also fly ad hoc for Aurigny |
| February 7, 2018 | JetSupport continues MRO services for Dutch Coastguard Dorniers |
| May 3, 2016 | Demonstrator Do228 called on to assist in rescue at Cape Verde |
| August 13, 2015 | Aurigny to take delivery of Do228 NG as part of upgrade |
| June 17, 2015 | RUAG to commence serial Do228 production |
| March 4, 2015 | Oman tour demonstrates 228's prowess |
| June 11, 2013 | Me and My Aircraft–Twin turboprops: The turboprop faithful sing the praises of rugged workhorses everywhere |
| August 2, 2012 | Cobham's pollution role is confirmed |
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