General Atomics AeroTec Systems has unveiled the Do228 NXT at a rollout ceremony in Oberpfaffenhofen, Germany, presenting the aircraft as the next generation of the long-running Dornier 228 platform. The aircraft made its first public appearance at the company’s facility on 8 June 2026.
The Do228 NXT keeps the existing airframe but adds updated avionics, a modernised cockpit and cabin, and additional mission equipment. General Atomics AeroTec Systems is positioning the twin-turboprop for civil, military and government customers, with a focus on multirole operations in the turboprop and special-mission market.
The Do228 family has been used worldwide for passenger transport, cargo, maritime surveillance, medical evacuation and government missions. The new NXT variant is intended for operators needing short-field performance and utility capability, including border patrol, search and rescue, disaster response, environmental monitoring and intelligence missions.