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News archive: Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH

Every Bulletin story and press release covering Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, newest first.

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22 April The DA50 RG introduces the boldest visual update.

Diamond shows multiple avionics and cabin upgrades

Demonstrator aircraft at Friedrichshafen show updated Garmin systems, lighting, power and cabin features across the Diamond range.

30 October 2025 Diamond Aircraft says the new DA20i blends tradition with innovation for modern training.

Diamond brings back European production of DA20i Katana

The two-seater aircraft features a Rotax 912 iSc3 Sport engine and Garmin G500TXi avionics, offering greater efficiency and performance.

20 March 2025 The restructuring aims to support sustainable aviation growth in Europe.

Diamond integrates Volocopter to secure future

A restructuring secures Volocopter’s future while expanding Diamond Aircraft’s presence in the eVTOL market with VoloCity and future models.

6 February 2025 The motor delivers 125 kW power with a weight-to-power ratio of 5 kW/kg.

Safran achieves world first EASA certification for ENGINeUS 100 motor

The certified electric motor will support new air mobility, from small aircraft to future hybrid propulsion systems.

26 July 2023 The team celebrate beside the eDA40.

Diamond's all-electric trainer takes flight

The eDA40 will become the first EASA/FAA Part 23 certified electric aircraft, and is designed to be a circuit trainer powered by an ENGINeUS electric smart motor by Safran Electrical and Power.

20 April 2023 Representatives of the Vienna University of Technology, Austro Engine and Bosch General Aviation Technology in front of the test bench of the university

Austro kicks off research into bivalent hydrogen engine

Austro sees a long-term future with sustainable aviation fuels, but also believes that hydrogen direct combustion might be a good propulsion system for general aviation.

26 January 2023

Aeromot aims to assemble fifty DA-62 aircraft a year

First deliveries of Brazilian assembled DA62 aircraft are expected by 2025, as a result of a partnership that represents an important resumption in the assembly of certified light piston aircraft by Aeromot.

18 August 2022 The DA62 MPP is the latest variant of Diamond Aircraft's successful Special Mission Aircraft portfolio.

Safran equips Diamond's DA62 for flight inspection duties

The FIS module is located behind the operator seat, and is wired up to the mission power panel and the dedicated antenna connection panel. A configuration change from ISR to FIS takes less than a day.

4 May 2022 The eDA40 will be all-electric.

Safran will provide electric motor for Diamond trainer

The ENGINeUS 100, that will equip the eDA40, delivers 130 kW maximum at take-off power and features a fully integrated motor controller within the machine.

2 February 2022 Re-evaluation of the DART program leads to strategic adaption of the aerobatic trainer with change of the turbine manufacturer as a major modification.

Diamond's DART gains PWC turboprop power

The aerobatic trainer powered by the PT6A-25C turboprop engine will be named DART-750 and will, as previously envisaged, come with the state-of-the-art Garmin G3000 avionics suite and optional ejection seats.

21 October 2021 Front row, Michael Armstrong, CTO, EPS; Michael Duffy, VP of product, EPS; Steven Hall, director of product management, EPS; back row, Kevin Spencer, VP of programs, EPS; Robert Kremnitzer, head of design organisation, Diamond Aircraft Austria; Nathan Millecam, CEO, EPS; Scott McFadzean, CEO, Diamond Aircraft Canada; Li Yu, COO, Diamond Aircraft Austria.

Diamond selects EPS for fast charge batteries

Diamond Aircraft will use EPS’ EPiC Ecosystem in its eDA40 trainer aircraft. The fast charging system is capable of turning around a depleted aircraft in under 20 minutes.