Diamond DA42 Twin Star is a four seat, twin engine, propeller-driven airplane developed and manufactured by the Chinese-owned, Austria-based company Diamond Aircraft Industries.
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16 Facts About Diamond DA42
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In 2004, the Diamond DA42 became the first diesel-powered fixed-wing aircraft to perform a non-stop crossing of the North Atlantic.
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At the time of its introduction to service, aerospace publication Flight International observed that "The Diamond DA42 has no natural competitors in its class and sets a benchmark for European general aviation".
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In June 2010, a Diamond DA42 powered by Austro AE300 engines became the first aircraft to be publicly flown on algae-derived jet fuel.
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In March 2009, Diamond achieved EASA certification for the Austro Engine AE 300, which enabled the DA42 to resume production.
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On 9 April 2010, the Diamond DA42 NG received FAA certification, clearing the way for sales to resume to North American customers.
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Also in March 2012, Diamond aircraft announced they were developing a fly-by-wire version of the DA42, which had the stated aim of reducing the accident rate in light aircraft.
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The autonomous Diamond DA42 was flown and landed without ground support in 2015.
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Diamond DA42 Twin Star is a twin-engined low-wing cantilever monoplane, commonly used as a general aviation aircraft for touring and training purposes.
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The Diamond DA42 is outfitted with a sophisticated three-axis Garmin-built GFC 700 autopilot and GWX 70 weather radar.
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Flight performance of the Diamond DA42 is largely favourable, having been designed to incorporate not only high levels of performance but the greatest possible degrees of passive safety in operation, alongside excellent fuel economy and assisted by the implementation of various modern technologies.
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The Diamond DA42 possesses considerable endurance, being capable of performing 13 hour-long flights without carrying additional fuel tanks; this is partially due to its high fuel efficiency of its Austro engines, which consume 13.
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In late 2007, Diamond DA42 announced it would begin building and installing its own aerodiesels, through a subsidiary, Austro Engine GmbH, in collaboration with other partners that included Mercedes-Benz.
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The continued use of Thielert engines on the Diamond DA42 was brought into question following Thielert filing for insolvency in April 2008.
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In March 2009, Diamond DA42 achieved EASA certification for the rival Austro Engine AE 300 powerplant.
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Diamond DA42 is mainly operated by flight training schools, aerial surveillance and mapping operators.
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