Diamond Aircraft, with Australia and New Zealand distributor Utility Air, has sold six Diamond DA40 XLT aircraft to UNSW Aviation to be stationed in Sydney complementing the existing eight DA40 aircraft owned by UNSW Aviation.
Diamond Aircraft, in collaboration with Utility Air, the distributor for Diamond Aircraft in Australia and New Zealand, has announced the sale of six new Diamond DA40 XLT aircraft to the University of New South Wales’ School of Aviation (UNSW Aviation). The aircraft, featuring UNSW livery, will be stationed in Sydney and will complement the existing eight DA40 aircraft owned by UNSW Aviation. As part of the agreement, Utility Air will sponsor UNSW Aviation’s Electric Vehicle Racing Development team.
John Oppenheim, Director, Utility Air said, “The University of New South Wales is an organization which we are proud to be associated with. Their School of Aviation are excellent customers, and the further expansion of the fleet is a testimony to the strength of the Diamond product and also our relationship.”
The DA40 XLT features a durable and aerodynamically efficient all-composite airframe, industry-leading Garmin G1000 NXi, and is powered by the 180HP IO-360 Lycoming engine. The aircraft has proven itself as a reliable training aircraft with superb safety and rugged dependability.
Stephen Pembro, Managing Director of Utility Air said, “To be able to sell a fleet of aircraft to UNSW Aviation is wonderful, and to be able to sponsor the development of Electric Propulsion at the University further enhances our green credentials, something we take very seriously at Utility Air.”
Four of the aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2024, with the remaining two expected in 2025.
Malcolm Good, Director of Flying Operations, UNSW said, “UNSW Aviation is delighted to continue our strong relationship with Utility Air and Diamond Aircraft Industries with the purchase of six DA40 XLT aeroplanes. A fantastic addition to our existing fleet of DA40s to enable UNSW Aviation to deliver safe and effective flying training to the next generation of aviation leaders.”
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Diamond Aircraft has dedicated itself to flight training, offering a complete line of modern fuel-efficient aircraft tailored for various training applications. The company’s piston aircraft lineup includes the Single Engine Piston (DA40 NG, DA40 XLT) and Multi Engine Piston (DA42-VI) trainers. Coupled with type-specific flight training simulators and proprietary jet-fuel engines, Diamond Aircraft stands out as the sole source provider in the flight training market.
Question- What are the key features of the Diamond DA40 XLT aircraft purchased by UNSW Aviation?
Answer- The DA40 XLT boasts a composite airframe, Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, and a 180HP Lycoming engine, making it a reliable and efficient training aircraft.
Question- How will the new DA40 XLTs be used by UNSW Aviation?
Answer- The six aircraft will complement UNSW Aviation’s existing fleet and enable them to deliver safe and effective flight training to future aviation leaders.
Question- What is the significance of Utility Air’s sponsorship of UNSW Aviation’s Electric Vehicle Racing Development team?
Answer- This sponsorship demonstrates Utility Air’s commitment to sustainability and aligns with their focus on green aviation technologies.
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