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Aero-News Alert: Diamond Flies First D-Jet

Aero-News has learned that the latest in a new generation of light jet aircraft has gotten some airtime. The Diamond D-Jet flew, for the first time late Tuesday, after the completion of a series of taxi tests.

Diamond's North American Boss, Peter Maurer will be speaking to Aero-News later today to offer details of the flight and to release photos of the event. Be sure to check back regularly as this info will posted as soon as we get it.

First announced by Diamond Aircraft in January 2003, the single-engine Diamond "D-Jet" is powered by a single Williams FJ-33 turbofan, an engine also used in the upcoming twin-engine Adams A700 and ATG Javelin. The five-passenger D-Jet is expected to cruise at a maximum speed of 315 knots, at an altitude of 25,000 ft while offering range of 1,351 nm -- which translates to a decidedly un-jetlike fuel burn around 34 gallons per hour.

The composite aircraft features a Garmin G1000 glass cockpit, which in basic configuration features a dual screen PFD / MFD with integrated GFC 700 autopilot. The optional enhanced avionics package adds a massive 15" MFD to the two 10" PFD's, a glare shield mounted autopilot controller for the GFC 700 and a center console mounted FMS controller.

The system features dual AHRS, dual magnetometers, dual GPS, dual Com, dual Nav, dual Mode S transponders, and dual audio panels.

FMI: www.diamondair.com

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