The addition of the new twin-engine DA42-VI from Diamond Aircraft will allow EFTA to offer multi-engine piston (MEP) training to its cadets, providing them with the opportunity to gain experience on three different types of aircraft before being licensed.
Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) has placed an order for three twin-engine DA42-VI aircraft and its corresponding flight simulator from Diamond Aircraft Industries. The total deal is valued at EUR 4 million in list prices. The addition of the new fleet of aircraft from Diamond Aircraft will allow EFTA to offer multi-engine piston (MEP) training to its cadets, providing them with the opportunity to gain experience on three different types of aircraft before being licensed.
Capt Abdulla Al Hammadi, Vice President, Emirates Flight Training Academy, said, “Our new fleet from Diamond Aircraft is part of our larger strategic intent for our cadet programme. It helps us design a bridging MEP programme for cadets to gain more flying experience while progressing from a single engine to a light jet aircraft. It strengthens our offering and makes it more unique, rounded and robust. Our cadets will benefit hugely as they gain experience on three different types of aircraft, even before they’re licensed. The new fleet also helps us go above and beyond on complying with the new GCAA guidelines. The DA42-VI is reliable, eco-friendly and a practical platform for MEP training. We’re confident we’ve made the right choice.”
The DA42-VI aircraft is the newest version of Diamond’s technology-leading light piston twin-engine aircraft. It is the first certified general aviation piston aircraft to combine modern technology airframe, avionics, and power plants. With its unique combination of performance and utility, the jet fuel-powered DA42-VI is designed to make transitioning from single to twin-engine much easier. The aircraft generates fuel savings of up to 50% compared to conventional AVGAS-powered twins, and its panoramic canopy provides excellent visibility during all flight manoeuvres.
Liqun (Frank) Zhang, CEO, Diamond Aircraft Austria, said, “We are thrilled that our DA42-VI is the choice for Emirates’ flight training. This, once again, solidifies the aircraft’s position as the industry-leading multi-engine piston trainer. With Emirates, we are adding another premier flight academy to our long list of renowned training operators and are looking forward to supporting them with the most advanced and eco-friendly aircraft available on the market today.”
The all-composite DA42-VI is equipped with efficient, silent, clean, and reliable 168hp jet fuel AUSTRO engines AE300, Garmin G1000 NXi with 3-axis Automatic Flight Control System and optional electrically driven air conditioning. The aircraft delivery is expected to commence soon, with all three slated to be received by EFTA in the first half of 2023. More than 100 cadets have successfully graduated from EFTA since 2020, creating a strong pilot recruitment pipeline for Emirates and the industry.
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The new fleet from Diamond Aircraft is expected to strengthen EFTA’s offering, making it more unique, rounded, and robust. The DA42-VI’s reliability, eco-friendliness, and practical platform for MEP training, along with its fuel savings, will help EFTA comply with new GCAA guidelines. It is clear that the choice of DA42-VI by EFTA has solidified the aircraft’s position as the industry-leading multi-engine piston trainer.
