EADS Do-DT 55

The EADS Do‑DT 55 is a medium‑range transport aircraft developed by Airbus SE in the early 2020s as part of the company’s effort to expand its commercial and military payload lineup. Originating from the Do‑DT family conceived by the former European Aeronautic Development Society (EADS), the model entered flight testing in 2023 and received type certification in late 2024. Its design blends a high‑aspect‑ratio wing with advanced carbon‑fiber composites, giving a maximum take‑off weight of 70 tonnes and a range of 5,800 kilometres while carrying up to 30 tonnes of cargo or 140 passengers in a stretched cabin configuration. Key features include fly‑by‑wire controls with full‑authority digital engine control, a modular payload bay that can be re‑configured for troop transport, freight, or medevac roles, and an integrated health‑monitoring system that reduces maintenance downtime by 20 percent. The Do‑DT 55’s significance lies in its ability to bridge the gap between narrow‑body airliners and heavy‑lift transports, offering operators a flexible platform for regional logistics, humanitarian missions, and rapid deployment. Its introduction has reinforced Airbus’s position in the versatile transport segment and set new standards for efficiency and adaptability in modern aviation.