Diamond Aircraft has signed an order to deliver four DA40 NG training aircraft to Copa Airlines, one of the leading airlines in Latin America, for the airlines’ ALAS Academy flight school.
Diamond Aircraft has signed an order to deliver four DA40 NG training aircraft to Copa Airlines, one of the leading airlines in Latin America, for its ALAS Academy flight school. The airline aims to provide world-class flight education to train its next generation of pilots. Copa’s Vice President for Flight Operations, Bolivar Dominguez, highlighted the technological advancements of the DA40 NG, stating that it will be an effective training platform for commercial cross-country navigation and instrument approach/landing procedures.
The purchase of the DA40 NG aircraft highlights Copa Airlines’ dedication to investing in flight education and providing its students with the most technologically advanced training aircraft available on the market. The partnership with Diamond Aircraft Canada and D Aviation Group in Panama is set to enhance the airline’s flight training capabilities and ensure its continued success in the aviation industry.
“The DA40 NG is one of the most technologically advanced training aircraft on the market and we are excited to partner with Diamond Aircraft Canada and D Aviation Group in Panama to bring it to our Academy (ALAS) to prepare our students for their future as pilots. We continue investing in flight education as we train the next generation of Copa Airlines pilots, who are the future of our airline,” said Bolivar Dominguez, Vice President for Flight Operations, Copa Airlines. “These student pilots are receiving world-class flight training at ALAS Academy and I’m looking forward to the day when they join our current Copa Airlines pilots on the flight deck,” he further added.
The DA40 NG is a modern and safe composite aircraft powered by the sophisticated Austro Engine 168 hp AE300 jet fuel engine. It features Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpits and is exceptionally fuel efficient and silent. With more than 2,500 types of this aircraft in worldwide operations, it has become one of the most technologically advanced training aircraft on the market.
“Diamond Aircraft would like to congratulate Copa Airlines on the new aircraft purchase,” commented Kevin Sheng, CEO, Diamond Aircraft Canada. “They will hugely benefit from the most modern piston training aircraft technology available today and Diamond’s operational cost efficiencies as well as low emissions and noise signature,” he further added.
Diamond Aircraft’s Flight Training Solution has shaped its product line of modern fuel-efficient aircraft, each with a specific training application in mind. The company offers a complete line of piston aircraft including a dedicated flight training concept with Single Engine Piston (DA40 NG, DA40 XLT) and Multi Engine Piston (DA42-VI) trainers, along with type-specific flight training simulators and proprietary jet-fuel engines.
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Copa Airlines is committed to providing the best flight education for its students, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to join the airline’s current pilots on the flight deck. Bolivar Dominguez expressed his excitement for the day when these student pilots join the Copa Airlines team.
