Dornier 328 Gets ‘Major’ Upgrade

Dornier 328 Jet and turboprop type certificate holder 328 Support Services has launched a major cockpit upgrade program for the airplanes, the German company announced last month. Scheduled for EASA and FAA certification in late 2016, the upgrade involves a partnership between current avionics system provider Honeywell and a number of “strategic” customers to add features such as new Primus Elite LCD display with charts and maps, enhanced vision, video display capabilities and optional synthetic vision.

Other improvements include compliance with ADS-B out requirements, an available second FMS option allowing Waas-LPV and remote and oceanic operations with the 328 turboprop, “smart” runway and landing capability, capacity for PM-CPDLC communications with ground-based stations and a Class 3 electronic flight bag.