Wessling, 06 March 2025 –  Deutsche Aircraft is pleased to announce the official appointment of Patricia Ferrari as Vice President of Supply Chain. Ferrari will lead and manage the supply chain organisation, working closely with strategic partners to ensure exceptional quality and efficiency while accelerating the transition to more sustainable aviation. Her appointment follows the departure of Maximilian D. Fahr. Deutsche Aircraft extends its gratitude to Mr Fahr for his dedication and commitment, wishing him all the best for his future endeavours.

Ferrari joined Deutsche Aircraft in January 2022 as the Head of Procurement and assumed the role of Director Supply Chain in 2023. She has served as Interim Vice President since May 2024, successfully finalising supplier onboarding for the D328eco® programme and coordinating operational activities that have resulted in cost reduction, improved supplier performance and ensured compliance.

Born in Brazil, Ferrari holds a Bachelor’s degree in Production Engineering and Materials from the University of São Carlos, along with a Master’s degree in Production Engineering. She began her career at Embraer as a Process Development Engineer in 1999. In 2004, she moved to the Supply Chain organisation, where she built a successful career, coordinating the development and contracting of suppliers for the Phenom 100 and 300, Praetors and E-Jets E2. From 2014 to 2018, she held the position of Vice President of Shared Services and subsequently served as Vice President of Supply Chain at Embraer until December 2020. Prior to joining Deutsche Aircraft, she was Managing Director of the Embraer Landing Gear Division in São Paulo.

With extensive experience in large manufacturing organisations, Ferrari specialises in implementing policies and procedures that meet organisational objectives. She is a skilled procurement professional with expertise in negotiation, global sourcing and procurement.

Nico Neumann, Co-CEO of Deutsche Aircraft, stated, “Our partners and suppliers are essential to our journey toward successful and sustainable production. They play a crucial role in our industrial setup, which will ultimately support the series assembly of the D328eco in Leipzig. Patricia has demonstrated excellent leadership skills as well as proactive and practical acumen, so we are delighted to appoint her as the official Vice President of Supply Chain.”

Patricia Ferrari, VP Supply Chain at Deutsche Aircraft expressed her enthusiasm for her new position, “This is a pivotal moment as we continue to grow our business and prepare for the manufacturing of the D328eco. I look forward to collaborating with outstanding professionals as we strive for sustainable and intelligent regional aviation and advance the turboprop revolution. A strong network of reliable partners is essential on this journey.”

About Deutsche Aircraft

Deutsche Aircraft is a German aircraft manufacturer built on the heritage of aviation pioneers that continues to propel the aviation industry forward with innovative solutions. Supported by a highly skilled and passionate team of international engineers and aviation experts, Deutsche Aircraft is developing the most advanced regional aircraft on the market: the D328eco. As type certificate holder and service partner for existing D328 (both prop and jet) operators worldwide, the company is uniquely positioned to complement the existing fleet with this next-generation aircraft.

Deutsche Aircraft employs the latest technologies and best practices to ensure the highest levels of reliability, efficiency and sustainability for the D328eco. As a strategic partner for the sustainable development of regional air transport, Deutsche Aircraft is working with key players in the industry to achieve climate-neutral flights. www.deutscheaircraft.com

Source : Deutsche Aircraft