Wednesday, August 18, 2010

EASA certifies modernised Dornier 228NG

Europe's safety regulator has certified the Dorner 228NG turboprop, manufacturer RUAG's extensively-modified version of the twin-engined 228 airframe.

RUAG is preparing delivery of the first aircraft to its Japanese launch customer, having formally received the type certificate for the 228NG from the European Aviation Safety Agency today, two-and-a-half years after starting the programme.

Initial flight tests of the first production example, serial number 8300, were carried out on......

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