Dornier 228
The aircraft of choice for East Africa's most demanding operations. Built for short fields, long ranges, and everything in between.
1,300
Range (miles)
230
Cruise speed (mph)
19
Passengers
STOL
Capability
Technical Reference
Three-View Drawing
Front View
Twin turboprop engines with STOL wing profile
Side Profile
19-seat cabin / large rear cargo door
Top View
Low-drag TNT wing — new generation design
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IFR CERTIFIED / EGPWS / TCAS II
Performance Data
Specifications
Avionics Suite
Built for Any Condition
FIG. 01 — COCKPIT INSTRUMENT PANEL
D228 / KL
IFR Operations
Fully certified for Instrument Flight Rules operations — enabling safe flight in low visibility, cloud, and night conditions across all East African airspace.
EGPWS
Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System provides real-time terrain awareness and alerting — critical for operations into mountainous and bush environments.
TCAS II v7.1
Traffic Collision Avoidance System monitors surrounding airspace and issues resolution advisories to maintain safe separation from other aircraft.
Dual GPS + DFDR
Redundant GPS navigation systems paired with a Digital Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder for maximum reliability and accountability.
Satellite Tracking
Real-time aircraft position tracking via satellite — giving operations teams and clients full visibility of every flight at all times.
Satcom
Satellite communications enable reliable voice and data links even in the most remote operating environments across the continent.
Airframe & Performance
Engineered for Africa
New Generation Low-Drag Wing
A uniquely designed TNT wing combines high speed cruise with low takeoff and landing speeds — giving the Dornier 228 an unmatched performance envelope for its class.
Practical Box-Section Fuselage
The square fuselage cross-section maximises usable cabin volume. Every inch of available space translates directly into payload capacity and value for our clients.
STOL Into Unpaved Strips
The highest speed in its class combined with short takeoff and landing capability makes the Dornier 228 the definitive aircraft for long-range bush operations across East Africa.
FIG. 02 — STOL DEPARTURE / BUSH STRIP
FIG. 03 — PASSENGER CABIN INTERIOR
Quick-Change Cabin.
Any Mission, Any Load.
Seat removal and installation is straightforward — allowing a rapid transition between passenger, cargo, or combined configurations with minimal ground time.
The large rear cargo door, situated close to the ground, permits easy loading and unloading of bulky freight without specialist ground equipment — ideal for remote operations.
19
Max seats
1,800kg
Max payload
3
Configurations
Cabin Flexibility
Three Configurations
CFG-01Passenger
Up to 19 seatsFull passenger configuration with comfortable seating for corporate transfers, NGO personnel movements, and regional scheduled services.
CFG-02Cargo
Up to 2,268 kgAll seats removed for maximum freight capacity. The rear cargo door and ground-level loading height make it ideal for bulk and oversized freight.
CFG-03Combi Cargo
Mixed pax + cargoA flexible split configuration carrying both passengers and freight simultaneously — perfect for resupply missions into remote locations.
CONFIGURATION CHANGES COMPLETED ON THE GROUND BY KASAS GROUND CREW — TYPICAL TURNAROUND: 45 MIN