Tue, Jul 26, 2005
Diamond's new high tech twin, the DA42-TDI Twin Star, has
received FAA certification.
The type certificate will be presented by Mr. John Hickey, FAA's
Director of Aircraft Certification Services, at 10:00am, Thursday,
July 28th, at Diamond's display (Hangar C, Combo L) at the EAA
AirVenture. Joining Peter Maurer, President of Diamond Aircraft
Industries at the presentation will be Gary Kelley, Director of
Sales and Marketing Garmin International, Frank Thielert, CEO of
TAE Aircraft Engines, as well as Dr. Ron Smart, Director UVSC
Aviation Science Department and North American launch customer for
the Twin Star.
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. "The DA42-TDI is the world's
very first certified piston aircraft that incorporates new
technology airframe, powerplant, and avionics technology," said
Peter Maurer.
"This aircraft demonstrates that the government's AGATE
initiative to foster advances in general aviation technology has
effectively spurred on the exciting advances we are seeing in our
industry. We are particularly grateful for the excellent support
and cooperation from the EASA and the FAA in making this a
reality." Certification for the Lycoming powered DA42, also on
display, is expected later this year.
Diamond has already delivered over 35 Twin Stars in Europe and
initial US deliveries are anticipated prior to year end.
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