Digital Twin Platform Accelerates Aircraft Development

Dassault Systèmes and Deutsche Aircraft are advancing the digital transformation of aviation through the development of the D328eco regional aircraft. At the core of the project is Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE platform, enabling a fully integrated, model-based approach across design, testing, certification, and production.

Integrated Development with Digital Continuity
The 3DEXPERIENCE platform provides a unified environment where engineering teams can manage requirements, product data, and design changes in real time. This centralized approach improves transparency and supports regulatory compliance while enabling faster, more informed decision-making.

By digitally connecting all stages of development, the platform reduces risks and shortens overall development timelines.

Virtual Validation Before Physical Prototyping
Using digital twin capabilities, engineers can simulate system interactions, structural behavior, and cabin configurations before building physical prototypes. This allows potential issues to be identified and resolved earlier in the development process.

The approach enhances design accuracy while minimizing costly late-stage modifications.

Efficient Production Planning and Ramp-Up
Beyond design, the platform supports industrialization by enabling virtual production planning. Manufacturers can simulate workflows, optimize material flows, and identify bottlenecks before physical production begins.

This ensures a smoother transition to series production and improves operational efficiency during ramp-up.




Immersive Collaboration with Extended Reality
The integration of the 3DLive app with Apple Vision Pro introduces immersive collaboration capabilities. Stakeholders—including customers, crews, and partners—can interact with virtual models of the aircraft in real time.

This enables:

All participants access the same centralized data environment, ensuring consistency across development, training, and operations.

Advancing Sustainable Regional Aviation
The D328eco builds on the legacy of the Dornier 328, incorporating modern avionics, improved efficiency, and compatibility with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). The use of digital platforms further supports sustainability by reducing physical prototyping and optimizing production processes.

Edited by Romila DSilva, Induportals Editor, with AI assistance.