Diamond Aircraft’s
DA42 Twin Star obtains first approval according to EASA
On May 13th, 2004 Diamond’s new twin, the DA42 Twin Star, received
its EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) certification. The type certificate
was received by Christian Dries, CEO of Diamond Aircraft, at the Berlin
International Aerospace Exhibition (ILA 2004) only 2 ½ years
after launch of the program and 18 months after first flight. “I
am delighted to be receiving this certificate today, on behalf of our
many valued customers, our distributors, and all our dedicated employees”
said Mr. Dries, “such an aggressive development and certification
program was only possible thanks to the exemplary co-operation between
our company and the responsible airworthiness authorities. The Twin
Star certification will prove to be a defining moment in our company’s
history and we are very much looking forward to seeing the DA42 alongside
our 2 and 4 place single engine aircraft around the world.”
With its modern carbon composite airframe, twin jet fuel burning TAE
Centurion 1.7 turbo-diesel engines and the fully integrated Garmin G1000
glass flight deck, the Twin Star is the undisputed technology leader
in its class. Diamond has positioned its new twin to compete with new
and used light twins and high performance singles for personal use,
as well as for multi engine flight training.
Building on Diamond’s proven Total Safety Concept, that has resulted
in an unsurpassed safety record, Diamond sets the standard in class
by offering twin engine safety at single engine acquisition and operating
cost. The simplicity of powerplant operation and outstanding single
engine performance and handling offer a high degree of safety formerly
unavailable in this price class.
The DA42 certification marks several significant milestones:
• First Aircraft Type Certification by EASA, the European Aviation
Safety Agency
• First piston aircraft to incorporate new technology propulsion,
avionics, and airframe
• First modern jet-fuel / diesel powered twin engine aircraft
• First certified application of the fully integrated Garmin G1000
glass cockpit
The Twin Star has been attracting much attention since its announcement,
both from private individuals as well as flight training institutions.
In April 2004 alone, Diamond received 122 orders for the DA42, pushing
the worldwide total number of Twin Star orders to 374.
To meet the high demand and to reduce the order backlog and delivery
time as quickly as possible, Diamond will be supplementing DA42 production
at its Wiener Neustadt factory with final assembly of North American
customer Twin Stars at its London Ontario facility.
DA42 Twin Star
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