While you might know the workhorse Dornier 228 and 328 turboprops, you might not be aware that the company has a long history developing amphibious aircraft. Dornier brings that heritage back to the forefront with its most recent announcement: the Seastar CD2 has made a successful first flight in Germany on March 28.
Dornier Seawings Seastar Makes First Flight
Key Takeaways:
- The Dornier Seastar CD2 amphibious aircraft successfully completed its 31-minute maiden flight in Germany on March 28, building on Dornier's long history with such aircraft.
- Developed by Dornier Seawings, a joint venture between Dornier and two Chinese enterprises, the Seastar CD2's design is based on an original Seastar from the 1980s.
- The aircraft aims to enhance short- and medium-haul travel by offering lower costs, reduced flight times, and improved capacity, efficiency, and safety.
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