DA42
Twin Star
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.
The first non-stop transatlantic crossing
by a diesel engine powered aircraft in general aviation.
On August 16th, 2004 remarkably, the twin diesel engine DA42
Twin Star was flown from London, Ontario, Canada to
Porto, Portugal, Europe with only one stop, in St. John's Newfoundland,
Canada.The total amount of Jet fuel consumed for the crossing,
72 gallons (272 l) cost less than US$ 200! Read more
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 DA42 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. |
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