RUAG Dornier 228 Demonstrator Performs Emergency SAR Operation at Cape Verde

A lone kayaker was in distress several NM off the southern coast of Cape Verde at 19:30 UTC, on 11 April 2016. RUAG Aviation’s Dornier 228 demonstrator was on hand to lend expert assistance after authorities diverted it from its 7 hour, non-stop flight from Natal, Brazil. Renowned for its versatile capabilities for low altitude flight and real-time situational awareness, the Dornier 228 proved its reputation and more as the kayaker was rescued successfully, despite prevailing visibility issues.   

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