General Atomics sells first Do228 NXT to launch customer
The aircraft will be delivered to an unnamed humanitarian organization early next year
German aircraft manufacturer General Atomics AeroTec Systems has announced the first sale of its Do228 NXT fixed-wing turboprop aircraft to its launch customer, a non-governmental organization (NGO) engaged in humanitarian work.
The NGO, which will receive the aircraft early next year, has requested to remain anonymous for operational reasons.
The agreement marks a milestone for the manufacture of the Do228 NXT, which is designed for a range of humanitarian and special missions requirements, including search and rescue (SAR), medical evacuation, disaster relief, and emergency response.
The aircraft type is capable of offering rapid deployment, launching from and landing on short or damaged runways.
“We are very pleased that the contracts for the first Do228 NXT have been signed and that the aircraft will be delivered to the launch customer in early 2027,” said Florian Rohe, Managing Director of General Atomics AeroTec Systems. “This confirms that the decision to further develop the Do228 NXT and resume production was the right one.”
General Atomics previously unveiled a new geolocation sensor for the Do228 NXT to support special missions operations.
Oliver Cuenca
Oliver Cuenca is a Junior Editor at AirMed&Rescue. He was previously a News and Features Journalist for the rail magazine IRJ until 2021, and studied MA Magazine Journalism at Cardiff University. His favourite helicopter is the AW169 – the workhorse of the UK air ambulance sector! He also led the creation of Waypoint: The AirMed&Rescue podcast, serving as its Production Editor and co-host.