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The industry ledger

Every dated fact behind the news — acquisitions, contracts, certifications, first flights, appointments — one stream, cut any way you need: by theme, country, sector, program or date. A filtered view is a URL: bookmark it and it becomes your standing query.

The industry ledger is an Analytics feature

Ask questions the news pages can’t answer — every acquisition touching one country this year, every certification in a sector, every appointment on a program’s suppliers — each answer sourced, dated and linked. A worked example runs below.

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Worked example — Corporate events across the industry, last 6 months. Analytics subscribers set every filter.
All events · Diamond DA40 Diamond Star · all time

22 facts on record · showing the newest 8 — narrow the query for the rest

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DateEventWhat happenedCompanyProgram
11/08/2025 Regulatory approval EASA granted approval for Hartzell Propeller's 3-blade Polaris carbon fiber propeller for use on Diamond DA40 NG aircraft. Hartzell PropellerDiamond Aircraft Industries GmbHAustro Engine GmbH Diamond DA40 Diamond Star
01/10/2024 Partnership agreement signed Whisper Aero and Electric Power Systems partnered to develop certifiable hybrid-electric powertrains combining Whisper thrusters with EPS EPiC batteries for Part 23 aircraft. Whisper AeroElectric Power Systems (EPS) Diamond DA40 Diamond Star
27/07/2023 Facility opening Cranfield Aerospace Solutions unveiled its newly refurbished hangar and R&D facility at Cranfield University campus after major renovation works. Cranfield Aerospace Solutions LtdCranfield University AerospaceBritten-Norman Britten-Norman BN2 IslanderDiamond DA40 Diamond StarDiamond DA42 Twin Star
26/07/2023 First flight Diamond Aircraft's all-electric eDA40 made its maiden flight at the company's headquarters in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, piloted by Head of Flight Test Sören Pedersen. Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbHSafran Electrical & Power HQElectric Power Systems (EPS) Diamond DA40 Diamond Star
25/07/2023 Regulatory approval Hartzell Propeller received an FAA Supplemental Type Certificate to replace Diamond DA40 NG MT propellers with its 3-blade carbon fiber Polaris composite props. Hartzell Propeller Diamond DA40 Diamond Star
18/04/2023 Programme launch Diamond Aircraft Austria and Austro Engine launched a dedicated Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) development program for Austro Engine powered aircraft. Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbHAustro Engine GmbH Diamond DA40 Diamond Star
27/04/2022 Contract award Safran Electrical & Power was awarded a contract to supply its ENGINeUS 100 electric motor for Diamond Aircraft's eDA40 all-electric training aircraft. Safran Electrical & Power HQDiamond Aircraft Industries GmbH Diamond DA40 Diamond Star
12/10/2021 Supplier selection Diamond Aircraft selected Electric Power Systems' EPiC Ecosystem battery technology for integration into its all-electric eDA40 training aircraft. Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbHElectric Power Systems (EPS)Garmin International Diamond DA40 Diamond Star