Sat, Jan 17, 2009
Finally... Some GOOD News!
Over the past several weeks, we've run too many stories about
layoffs throughout the general aviation biz, in the face of
dwindling order numbers... so news of a big fleet order is good
news, indeed.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University recently placed an order
for 10 Diamond DA42 L360 twin-engine aircraft. Diamond Aircraft
will begin deliveries to Embry-Riddle in Spring 2009, with the full
fleet of Lycoming-powered DA42s will be in service at
Embry-Riddle's Daytona Beach campus before the 2009-2010 academic
year begins.
The DA42 L360 is the Lycoming powered version of the DA42 twin,
that is in worldwide service with several flight training schools
and institutions... including Embry-Riddle,
which took delivery of 10 Thielert diesel-powered DA42s in
2007.
The L360 model is equipped with two
counter-rotating Lycoming IO-360 (180hp) engines, G1000 flight
deck, and available flight into known ice certification (FIKI).
"Embry-Riddle selected the DA42 L360 because it represents the
combination of a thoroughly modern airframe and the Garmin G1000
glass cockpit, with a tried and true power plant that is common
across our fleet. It also provides us the option to upgrade to more
advanced power plants in the future. We believe this aircraft
represents the leading edge of technology, safety, and performance
for our students and instructors," said Frank Ayers, Chairman of
the Flight Department, in Daytona Beach.
"It is a pleasure to be associated with the world-class flight
training program at Embry-Riddle," said Peter Maurer, President of
Diamond Aircraft Industries. "The DA42 is truly the
state-of-the-art aircraft for multi-engine flight training.
While the students and instructors will appreciate its performance,
safety, modern design and Garmin G1000 glass flight deck, the
university will benefit from its fuel efficiency, corrosion-proof
all composite airframe and Diamond's factory direct fleet
support."
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