Diamond Aircraft

Special year end offers on selected new DA20, DA40 and DA42 aircraft!

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

For a limited time, Diamond Aircraft will match customer down payments with up to 10% of the actual purchase price, and offer no charge Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology on selected models. “Buyers are looking for an extraordinary bargain. With this program we are delivering just that and[...]

Diamond Aircraft receives FAA Certification for Austro Engine AE300 Powerplant!

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

FAA has issued Type Certificate E00081EN for Diamond Aircraft's proprietary Austro Engine AE300. The jet-fuel burning 170 hp turbo-diesel piston engine represents a new generation of aviation powerplants, offering pilot workload reducing single lever thrust control, electronic engine management[...]

Garmin Glass for the Diamond DA20!

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft and Garmin International announced today a new factory-equipped glass cockpit solution for the DA20-C1, Diamond's popular two-seat trainer. “We're very excited to be able to offer an entry level all glass cockpit in a certified airplane. For years we have been wa[...]

Diamond Aircraft at EAA AirVenture 2009

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

There will be much to see at Diamond’s exhibit at EAA AirVenture 2009, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 27 to August 2. “We're excited to be displaying this year, with a larger exhibit than eve[...]

Austro engine powered DA42 NG inbound for Oshkosh

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond’s newly certified DA42 NG, powered by two proprietary Austro Engine AE300 170 hp turbo-diesel powerplants, made its way across the Atlantic on its way to EAA AirVenture 2009. Piloted by Martin Scherrer, Manager of Flight Operations at Diamond Airborne Sensing, the flight[...]

Diamond DA20 with Aspen Avionics certified

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Transport Canada has certified Diamond's DA20-C1, equipped with the Aspen Avionics EFD 1000 Primary Flight Display (PFD). The DA20's instrument layout retains the conventional Airspeed, Altitude, Turn & Bank and Vertical Speed Indicators, with the Aspen mounted in the cen[...]

Diamond DA42 L360 Twin Certified

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. has received Transport Canada certification for its Lycoming IO360 powered DA42 L360. The STC permits production of new aircraft as well as factory retrofit of previously delivered TAE powered DA42-TDI Twin Stars. The DA42, initially introduced with TAE Cen[...]

New Cabin CoolTM air conditioning now available for the Diamond DA40

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Premier Aircraft Sales, Inc., the authorized Diamond Regional Distribution Center for the southeastern United States, has received FAA Supplemental Type Certificate SA03674AT for installation of a fully integrated vapor cycle air conditioning system for all Lycoming-powered Diamond Aircraft DA40 ser[...]

Diamond receives EASA Type Certificate for Austro Engine powered DA42 NG

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

On 12.03.2009 Diamond Aircraft received the much anticipated type certificate for its DA42 NG, powered by the 170 hp Austro Engine AE-300. “We are delighted to be able to resume volume deliveries of the DA42, less than 11 months after the insolvency of TAE”, said Christian Dries,[...]

Massey University of New Zealand selects Diamond DA40 and DA42 L360 for 14 aircraft fleet replacement program

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Massey University has shown its commitment to having a world-leading aviation school with the announcement of an agreement to buy 14 new aircraft for its School of Aviation.The purchase of two high-performance twin-engine Diamond Aircraft 42 (DA42) and 12 DA40 single-engine plane[...]

Austro Engine and Diamond Aircraft Industries receive Type Certification for the turbo-diesel airplane engine AE 300!

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Diamond Aircraft Industries has received EASA Type Certificate EASA.E.200 for the turbo-diesel airplane engineE4 (AE 300).According to Mr. Christian Dries, CEO of Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, and the Executive Management Team of Austro Engine GmbH, the certification of the E4 engine was achieve[...]

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University orders fleet of Diamond DA42 L360 aircraft

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, based in Daytona Beach, Florida, has placed an order for ten Diamond DA42 L360 twin-engine aircraft. Diamond Aircraft will begin deliveries to Embry-Riddle in the Spring of 2009. The full fleet of ten DA42s will be in service at Embry-Riddle's Daytona Beach[...]

Diamond DA40 selected for the United States Air Force Academy Powered Flight Program

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500

The Diamond DA40 CS Diamond Star has been selected for the Powered Flight Program at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). Twenty Diamond DA40 CS aircraft have been ordered, with deliveries to begin in early 2009. The USAFA Powered Flight Program is an airmanship course that incorporates both[...]

Saint Louis University’s Parks College selects Diamond DA20-C1 aircraft

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Saint Louis University’s Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology has announced the addition of nine (9) new Diamond DA20 airplanes to its flight training department. The Diamond DA20 is a two-seat, all-composite airplane that is ideal for high-utilization flight training envi[...]

Diamond Aircraft unveils new Lycoming-powered DA42 L360 twin at AOPA Expo 2008

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Diamond Aircraft revealed its new DA42 L360 to the public for the first time, after flying the prototype aircraft to the AOPA Expo 2008 in San Jose, California, from the company’s facility in London, Ontario. The company also announced it has set pricing and has begun taking orders for the[...]

Diamond Aircraft introduces lowest price certified glass cockpit training airplane – the DA20 with Aspen Avionics PFD

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Diamond Aircraft and Aspen Avionics announced today a factory-equipped glass cockpit solution for the DA20, Diamond’s popular two-seat trainer.With an option price of only $7,995 for the Aspen EFD1000 Pilot Primary Flight Display (PFD), the DA20 offers the industry’s lowest purch[...]

Diamond Aircraft announces Diamond Aviation Insurance Program

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Diamond Aviation and Eastern Aviation Insurance have announced the launch of the Diamond Aviation Insurance Program for Diamond Flight Centers and individual Diamond aircraft owners. The program, underwritten exclusively by AXA Insurance through Britt / Paulk Aviation Underwriters, offers lower, pre[...]

Diamond Aircraft at AOPA Expo 2008

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft will have a considerable presence and will announce aircraft program news at AOPA Expo 2008, November 6 to 8, in San Jose, California. In addition to showcasing its North American aircraft line-up, Diamond will debut its new Lycoming-powered twin-engine aircraft, the DA42 [...]

Diamond Aircraft selected for CAE schools

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

CAE has selected Diamond Aircraft as its provider of choice for flight training airplanes and Diamond-specific flight training devices in order to support the deployment of the CAE Global Academy. CAE will operate DA40 and DA42 aircraft for their ab-initio flight training schools. As a first order, [...]

Diamond Aircraft selects ATP for factory-authorized D-JET Flight Training

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft has announced that ATP (Airline Transport Professionals) will provide factory-authorized initial and recurrent type rating flight training for the Diamond D-JET personal jet. “The D-JET is designed primarily for the owner/pilot market and, as [...]

YourJet Air Taxi Services chooses Diamond D-JET

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

YourJet, a startup air taxi company, has selected the Diamond D-JET to inaugurate jet air taxi operations to serve more than 4,300 airports within a 700-mile radius of its base in Louisville, Kentucky. YourJet, which plans to begin initial operations later this year with a Diamond DA42, has ordered [...]

Diamond Aircraft announces first flight of D-JET with new Williams engine

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft flew its D-JET for the first time with the new Williams FJ33-5A engine today. “This is an important milestone for the D-JET program as we will be using this and subsequent aircraft for actual certification flights,” said Peter Maurer, President of Diamond Aircraf[...]

Diamond Aircraft showcases D-JET at NBAA

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft is presenting its D-JET in three different ways at the NBAA Convention 2008, October 6 to 8, in Orlando, Florida. First, D-JET S/N 002, the original engineering prototype that has been doing the bulk of development flight testing, was flown to Orlando on October 3rd by Dia[...]

Middle Tennessee State University DA40 fleet grows to 19 airplanes

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The Department of Aerospace at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has taken delivery of eight (8) new Diamond DA40 CS aircraft. With these new airplanes, MTSU now operates an all G1000 fleet of 19 DA40s, reflecting MTSU's leadership in application of modern technology to Flight [...]

SwiftJet Chooses Diamond D-JET for its new affordable charter service in Canada

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

SwiftJet and Diamond Aircraft today announced a major order for the Diamond D-JET personal jet to support the launch of SwiftJet's new charter travel service across Canada. SwiftJet has purchased five D-JET aircraft and has secured an additional 10 options, with aircraft deliveries to[...]

Diamond delivers 1000th DA20

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft this week delivered its 1,000th DA20, marking a milestone in the airplane's history. The aircraft was delivered to Maylan Flight Academy, of London, Ontario.Built initially as the DV20 in Austria, the current DA20-C1 model is the flight training aircraft of choice for many high[...]

Diamond announces DA42 New Horizons: Austro-Engine, Lycoming powered DA42s

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

At Oshkosh, Diamond announced additional details on its plans to introduce two successor models for the DA42 tdi - the DA42 NG, a 170 hp per side, turbo-diesel version, and the DA42 L360, a 180 hp per side, normally aspirated, Lycoming IO360 version specifically designed for the North Am[...]

Diamond provides update on DA50 Program

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Last year at Oshkosh, Diamond unveiled the DA50 SuperStar - a 350 hp, turbo-charged, 5-seat composite aircraft. After a year of further development work, and feedback from customers, especially in the North American market, the company today announced that the DA50 will be offered in two[...]

Diamond Aircraft announces DA42 position holder program

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

With its all carbon modern airframe, turbo-diesel powerplants and Garmin G1000 flightdeck, the DA42 created a revolution. With over 500 aircraft delivered in a very short time, the DA42 garnered a market share of over 80% of the light twin market and an order backlog that currently still represents [...]

Diamond Aircraft announces DA42 Customer Assistance Program

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

To support its fleet of Thielert-powered DA42 aircraft in North America, Diamond Aircraft today announced a new DA42 Customer Assistance Program, which paves the way for upgrading the airplanes to the new Austro-engines powerplant, and provides tangible support to indirectly subsidize increased TAE [...]

Diamond to display D-JET and Austro Engine at AirVenture Oshkosh

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft invites customers and prospects to come to its AirVenture exhibit in Oshkosh to see the D-JET, which will be on static display, along with the D-JET mockup. Diamond's display will also include its full range of piston aircraft, from the DA20, to the DA40 CS, DA40 XLS, DA50 and [...]

Diamond Aircraft strengthens Customer Support Team

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft today announced the addition of two leaders to its Customer Support team: Ken Schaelchlin joined Diamond as Director, Customer Support, and Brian Baldridge joins the team as Manager, Tech Services, North America. "I'm thrilled to announce the addition of Ken an[...]

Around the world in 40 days... in a DA40! 2250 nm nonstop from Japan to Alaska!

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Marc Aurel Lehman took delivery of his DA40XL at Diamond's London, Ontario facility last summer. Currently he is back in London for some scheduled maintenance and upgrade of his G1000 with Garmin's new SVT (Synthetic Vision Technology). What is unusual about this, is that the return to Lon[...]

Chartright orders ten Diamond D-JET aircraft for its charter and managed fleet

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Chartright Air Group and Diamond Aircraft today announced a major order for the Diamond D-JET personal jet to complement Chartright's existing fleet of large business jets. Chartright has ordered 10 D-JET aircraft with its first delivery to begin in the third quarter of 2010. These aircraft wil[...]

Diamond Aircraft offers upgrade path to latest Garmin functionality, including Synthetic Vision Technology, to DA40 owners

Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft today announced the introduction of major avionics upgrades available to owners of G1000- equipped Diamond DA40s. Upgrades include electronic charts, WAAS capability, as well as Garmin's latest safety-enhancing functionality, Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology. "At Diamond[...]

Diamond records a very robust Q1 2008

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Against a backdrop of lagging overall piston sales - down 28% according to a recently released report by the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) - Diamond delivered 101 units in the first quarter of 2008. "101 units puts us in solid second place in total number of piston aircraft [...]

Diamond Aircraft selects Mecaer America Inc. to provide D-JET landing gear

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Mecaer America Inc., a Mecaer Group Company, has been officially selected by Diamond Aircraft to provide the landing gear system for the series production of the D-JET personal jet. Mecaer America's scope of work includes design, certification testing, manufacturing and after-sale support of th[...]

First Diamond D-JET fractional ownership solution launched with Smart Air

Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Smart Air S.A. today announced the first fractional ownership solution in Europe for the Diamond D-JET personal jet. For its fleet, Smart Air has made an initial purchase of eight aircraft and has secured options for more thereafter with deliveries to begin in the first quarter of 2010. "We hav[...]

Diamond D-JET Serial Number 003 makes First Flight

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft Industries today announced that D-JET serial number 003 completed its first flight, marking another important milestone in the company's D-JET personal jet program. The aircraft departed from Diamond Aircraft's London, Ontario facility for a successful 1 hour and 25 minute[...]

Diamond Aircraft introduces Synthetic Vision on DA40 Diamond Stars

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft Industries today introduced the new Garmin Synthetic Vision Technology (SVT) for new DA40 Diamond Stars. Garmin's SVT presents a 3D depiction of terrain, obstacles and traffic on the G1000's Primary Flight Display (PFD) so that the avionics panel replicates what pilots wou[...]

Diamond Aircraft receives FAA Known Ice Certification for the DA42

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft announced today that the DA42, its turbo-diesel powered light twin, has received FAA Known Ice Certification. The FAA certification expands the coverage of the original EASA Known Ice Certification to N-registered aircraft, and enables US pilots to get even more utility out of their[...]

D-JET to get higher-thrust Williams FJ33 engine

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft has selected a newer, higher nominal thrust engine in the same Williams engine family for the D-JET - the FJ33-4A-19. The engine's advantages include several technological advances that result in better bleed air handling and improved specific fuel consumption. With a 1,900-lb [...]

Diamond Aircraft receives 13 airplane order from Maylan Aviation Limited

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Diamond Aircraft and Maylan Aviation today completed an order for thirteen DA20-C1 aircraft. This order will bring the total of DA20s operated by Maylan to 35, making Maylan the second largest DA20 fleet operator in North America, and the largest in Canada. Maylan Aviation is using the DA20 as the c[...]

Diamond Aircraft receives Government of Canada Investment Diamond announces that D-JET manufacture will occur at London Ontario facility

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Diamond Aircraft received a $19.6 million strategic, repayable investment from the Government of Canada for research and development (R&D) of its D-JET, personal light jet.The company announced it will manufacture the innovative, new all-composite, five-seat aircraft at its facility in Londo[...]

Diamond Aircraft receives production approval for Binzhou facility

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

Shandong Bin AO Aircraft Industries (SBAAI), Diamond Aircraft's Chinese production facility has been awarded production authority for the DA40-TDI, Diamond's 4-place, single-engine piston aircraft. The approval, based on the quality procedures in place at Diamond's European manufactur[...]