Emirates Flight Training Academy has purchased three twin-engine DA42-VI and its corresponding flight simulator from Diamond Aircraft Industries for € 4 million in list price. The DA42-VI aircraft is powered by AUSTRO jet-fuel and slated to be the flagship that ushers in multi-engine piston (MEP) training at EFTA. The deliveries are expected to be completed in 2023.
Abdulla Al Hammadi, Vice President Emirates Flight Training Academy, said: "Our new fleet from Diamond Aircraft is part of our larger strategic intent for our cadet programme. It helps us design a bridging MEP programme for cadets to gain more flying experience while progressing from a single engine to a light jet aircraft. It strengthens our offering and makes it more unique, rounded and robust. Our cadets will benefit hugely as they gain experience on three different types of aircraft, even before they’re licensed."
"We are thrilled that our DA42-VI is the choice for Emirates’ flight training. This, once again, solidifies the aircraft’s position as the industry leading multi-engine piston trainer," said Liqun (Frank) Zhang, CEO Diamond Aircraft Austria. "With Emirates we are adding another premier flight academy to our long list of renowned training operators and are looking forward to support them with the most advanced and eco-friendly aircraft available on the market today."
According to Diamond, the 4-seat DA42-VI is the newest version of Diamond’s technology leading light piston twin-engine aircraft and the first certified general aviation piston aircraft to combine modern technology airframe, avionics, and power plants.