DLR expands AVES simulator center with D328 cockpit simulator

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The German Aerospace Center (DLR) unveiled a new D328 at the AVES Center in on May 27, 2025. The event was celebrated with guests from research, business, and academia. The exact replica enables comprehensive testing to improve flight safety and technology.

A new milestone in flight safety

At AVES, scientists have access to realistic cockpits. The new D328 , an exact replica of the Dornier 328 , is designed to support research during flight tests. Dr. Holger Duda of the DLR Institute of Flight Systems explained that collaboration with Deutsche Aircraft to evaluate new technologies will be intensified.

Research and development with innovative technology

DLR plans to use the D328 for research topics such as single-pilot operations, fly-by-wire technologies, and flight safety under conditions. Projects such as CAvIA and SPICE are funded by the German Aerospace Research Program “.” The center provides a platform for advancing sustainable developments in .

D328 : investing in the future of

The approximately €2.5 million investment in the cockpit module includes original components and an advanced system. The , including the visual system and operator workstation, weighs approximately 2.3 tons. Together with the identical from Deutsche Aircraft, synergies for innovative solutions are created.

Interdisciplinary research and collaboration

With projects like NewFLAire for the cost-effective use of fly-by-wire technology and other initiatives, the DLR is pursuing the goal of making more environmentally friendly and safer. Through close collaboration with industrial partners, it is possible to develop practical solutions.

The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is one of Germany’s leading research institutions. It is dedicated to aerospace, energy, transport, and security, with the aim of promoting technological innovations and addressing societal challenges.