Crane A&E to supply proximity sensing system for Deutsche Aircraft’s D328eco

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a segment of Crane Co., has been selected by German original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Deutsche Aircraft, to supply the proximity sensing system for its 40-seater regional turboprop aircraft, the D328eco. This decision comes several months after Crane A&E was chosen to provide the brake control system for the same aircraft.

For 60 years, Crane A&E has provided aircraft manufacturers with reliable proximity sensing components and systems for high-reliability position sensing of aircraft mechanical systems. More than 30 years ago, Crane was selected to provide a similar proximity sensing system for the D328 turboprop, Building on this successful partnership. Crane A&E will introduce its latest proximity sensing interface on the D328eco, offering Deutsche Aircraft a low-risk solution.

“We are pleased to be working with Deutsche Aircraft and look forward to supplying the D328eco with our latest proximity sensing solution,” remarked Joseph Mundinger, Crane Aerospace & Electronics VP/GM, Sensing & Power Systems. “Customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we are committed to providing the D328eco with a premier system that will benefit Deutsche Aircraft’s customers.”

Nico Neumann, COO at Deutsche Aircraft, announced, "We are glad to continue our ongoing partnership with Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a highly esteemed organization in our industry. Their proven expertise will be crucial for Deutsche Aircraft efforts to advance the completion of our D328eco."

Deutsche Aircraft is developing an advanced regional aircraft: the D328eco. As type certificate holder and service partner for existing D328 (both prop and jet) operators worldwide, the company is uniquely positioned to complement the existing fleet with this next-generation aircraft, the D328eco. As a strategic partner for the sustainable development of regional air transport, Deutsche Aircraft is working with key players in the industry to achieve climate-neutral flights.