Deutsche Aircraft (DA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ACIA Aero Leasing as the preferred lessor of DA aircraft for the marketing of D328 and D328eco aircraft in firefighting configurations, supporting cost reductions and efficiencies for various government agencies.
The D328 and D328ecoTM aircraft variants provide passenger, multi-role, and firefighting aircraft configurations.
Sameer Adam, Senior Vice President, Commercial of ACIA Aero Leasing, said: “ACIA believes in supporting the firefighting sector as we see increasing devastation from wildfires in many parts of the world. We support the initiative from Deutsche Aircraft to engage in this sector, where we can offer leasing solutions and support the marketing of their multi-role aircraft. Multi-role aircraft can be challenging projects and we see an opportunity to offer a different approach to governments around the world. As they are managing multiple economic priorities, leasing can be a viable solution to support cost management and budget controls, while also bringing operational efficiencies through our partner organizations.”
Anastasija Visnakova, Vice President, Sales, and Marketing of Deutsche Aircraft, added: “Our brand new D328eco will provide unmatched flexibility to special mission firefighting operators and prides a logical, reduced risk path towards sustainable aircraft operations.”
Dave Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Aircraft, said: “We are delighted to partner with ACIA as the preferred lessor for firefighting aircraft configurations to address the increasing issues of climate change and related devastating fires.”
According to Deutsche Aviation, the firefighting-configured D328eco is an ideal multi-role aircraft that can be used as a water-bomber and full-passenger aircraft. Therefore, it is well suited for this collaboration between ACIA and DA to cover Leasing, Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (ACMI) operations, and related support, delivering multiple advantages to operators with different requirements.