First Of The Twins For Delta State
Delta State University and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
have ordered new DA-42 aircraft for their training fleets, the
aircraft manufacturer said Thursday.
DA42-L360
Delta State will take delivery of three twin-engine aircraft
this summer, in advance of the 2011-2012 academic year. "The
Diamond DA42-L360, was chosen for our multi-engine fleet, because
of its safety, performance and advanced technology," commented Chip
Cooper, Delta State University's Director of Flight Operations.
"The all-carbon modern airframe and Garmin G1000 avionics suite,
combined with the reliability of the counter-rotating Lycoming
IO-360 engines, is the perfect package for our multi-engine
training program."
"We welcome Delta State to the Diamond family. With the
incorporation of the DA42-L360 and it's advanced systems into DSU's
flight program, students will be well prepared for their future
careers as professional pilots", said David Moser, Diamond's
Director of Fleet Sales.
The Diamond DA42-L360 ordered by Delta State are all carbon
fiber, twin-engine aircraft, with counter-rotating Lycoming IO-360
(180hp) power plants, and the Garmin G1000 glass cockpit.
An additional four of the airplanes will be added to the
training fleet at the Prescott, AZ campus of Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University before the start of the new academic year
in August.
DA42 NG
“We selected the Diamond DA42 NG after evaluating all the
light twin engine aircraft on the market,” said William
O'Hara, Interim Director of Flight Operations at Embry-Riddle
Prescott. “The DA42 NG provides us with an exceptionally safe
and fuel-efficient multi-engine training platform with the latest
in engine, avionics and airframe technologies. And, the AE300
turbo-diesel is perfect for our high altitude training
environment.”
The DA42 NG airplanes ordered by ERAU incorporate FADEC, twin
turbo-diesel AE300 engines from Austro Engine, and the latest
avionics from Garmin, including the G1000 integrated glass cockpit
with GFC 700 automated flight control system and Synthetic Vision
Technology (SVT).
“With the sale of DA42 NGs to Prescott, Diamond is pleased
to expand our relationship with Embry-Riddle. The DA42 NG is
an excellent choice for Embry-Riddle's mission of preparing their
students to be the best professional pilots in the industry,”
commented David Moser, Director of Fleet Sales for Diamond
Aircraft.