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Airframer · Diamond DA42 Twin Star · Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH

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2026

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.

2025

29 April

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft teams up with Austrian research institutes to explore hybrid hydrogen-electric aircraft propulsion

2016

10 November

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft Industries offers cost-effective Maritime Patrol Turnkey Solution

9 November

ReleaseNew Diamond aircraft with Jeppesen pre-loaded digital data

13 September

ReleaseDA42 MPP high altitude tests in South America

24 May

ReleaseImproved DA42 MPP Special Mission aircraft completed

1 April

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft and Gilat Satellite Networks deliver airborne broadband connectivity via satellite

2013

19 April

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft's DA42-VI gains EASA approval for Garmin's GWX 68 weather radar and GSR 56 satellite data receiver

2012

10 December

ReleaseDiamond's DA42 flies with "electronic parachute"

16 April

ReleaseDiamond DA42 NG receives Transport Canada certification

2011

9 March

ReleaseTaking off with a new innovative survey aircraft

2010

17 February

ReleaseAurora's DA42M-OPV on track for summer 2010 flights

2009

12 August

ReleaseAurora launches development of Optionally Piloted Vehicle based on the DA42M

3 August

ReleaseDiamond Aircraft receives FAA Certification for Austro Engine AE300 powerplant

28 July

ReleaseCenturion compliments Diamond on successful test of "Angel Eye"

19 June

ReleaseEASA Certification for the new generation of DA42 multi-purpose platform

12 March

ReleaseDiamond receives EASA Type Certificate for Austro Engine powered DA42 NG

30 January

ReleaseAustro Engine and Diamond Aircraft Industries receive Type Certification for the turbo-diesel airplane engine AE300

2008

24 November

ReleaseDA42 MPP obtains surveillance certification in Russia

2007

20 November

ReleaseThe first DA42 Multi-Purpose Platform in serial production delivered to customer

2006

21 December