Deutsche Aircraft and Kepner-Tregoe Announce Strategic Partnership

The collaboration will strengthen leadership excellence and organizational performance as Deutsche Aircraft advances the D328eco regional aircraft.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Deutsche Aircraft, the German aircraft manufacturer developing the D328eco regional turboprop, has announced a strategic partnership with Kepner-Tregoe (KT), the global leader in critical thinking capability development. The collaboration will deliver tailored executive and management programs to strengthen decision-making, risk awareness, and problem-solving across Deutsche Aircraft as the company progresses toward industrialization, certification, and market entry for the D328eco.

Why it matters

This partnership supports Deutsche Aircraft's long-term ambitions by building a resilient and capable organization that can navigate complexity with confidence as the company brings new innovation to the regional aviation sector. It underscores both organizations' dedication to leadership excellence, disciplined thinking, and organizational resilience.

The details

Under the partnership, Kepner-Tregoe will provide programs designed to enhance critical thinking, structured decision-making, risk awareness, and sustainable problem-solving across Deutsche Aircraft. These initiatives will support the company's operational scale-up and reinforce its performance foundation as it prepares to bring the D328eco to market.

  • The partnership was announced on February 10, 2026.

The players

Deutsche Aircraft

A German aircraft manufacturer developing the D328eco, a next-generation regional turboprop designed for sustainability, efficiency, and connectivity.

Kepner-Tregoe (KT)

A global leader in critical thinking capability development, providing structured programs to enhance problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management.

Nico Neumann

Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Aircraft.

Drew Marshall

Chief Executive Officer of Kepner Tregoe.

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What they’re saying

“As we advance the D328eco and expand our industrial footprint, building a resilient and capable organization is a central part of our strategy. Kepner-Tregoe brings a proven methodology that complements our focus on disciplined thinking, clarity, and high quality execution. This partnership supports our long-term ambitions and empowers our teams to navigate complexity with confidence.”

— Nico Neumann, Chief Executive Officer, Deutsche Aircraft (EINPresswire.com)

“Deutsche Aircraft is entering a pivotal stage, and we are proud to support their journey. Our collaboration focuses on building internal capability; ensuring leaders and teams can make sound decisions, address challenges effectively, and sustain high performance as the company brings new innovation to the aviation sector.”

— Drew Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, Kepner Tregoe (EINPresswire.com)

What’s next

The partnership between Deutsche Aircraft and Kepner-Tregoe is expected to continue as the companies work together to strengthen leadership and organizational capabilities in support of the D328eco program.

The takeaway

This strategic partnership between Deutsche Aircraft and Kepner-Tregoe demonstrates the importance of building a resilient and capable organization to support the development and market introduction of innovative aerospace technologies. By investing in critical thinking, structured decision-making, and sustainable problem-solving, Deutsche Aircraft is positioning itself for long-term success in the regional aviation sector.