Bavaria-based Deutsche Aircraft has announced it is to use the Garmin G5000 Prime flight deck for the upcoming D328eco regional turboprop. The announcement was made at the Paris Air Show currently underway.

The new avionics form a modern ‘glass cockpit’ with touchscreen interface with intelligent, context-sensitive displays as well as Runway Occupancy Awareness (ROA) and other advanced safety-enhancing tools. It also introduces fleet connectivity and integrated health monitoring for predictive maintenance.

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“The D328eco is designed to lead the next era of regional aviation,” stated Nico Neumann, Co-CEO of Deutsche Aircraft. “By integrating Garmin’s enhanced G5000 PRIME, we are equipping our aircraft with a future-ready flight deck that enhances performance, offers unmatched reliability, and ensures operational flexibility to meet the diverse needs of regional air travel.”

“The G5000 PRIME offers a scalable, intuitive, and connected cockpit solution that provides Part 25 transport pilots increased functionality designed to simplify operations and maximize situational awareness,” said Carl Wolf, Vice President, Aviation Sales, Marketing, Programs and Support at Garmin. “We are excited to continue our relationship with Deutsche Aircraft and launch G5000 PRIME into the regional aircraft market on the advanced D328eco.”