This announcement just out on ANN…Diamond will bring the D-JET to Oshkosh this year along with their new diesel engines. The D-JET represents the first of a new breed of Personal Jets. It has a three panel Garmin G1000 configuration and represents the perfect example of the type of advancements we regularly point out here at GlassPilot.com. The mock up has traveled the country but this will be the first major event where the plane maker will be showing the flying prototype as well. The company says it plans to begin deliveries of the new jet in 2009

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As seen on ANN Propwash…

Diamond To Display D-Jet,
Austro Engine At AirVenture 2008

Full Range Of Pistons On Display As Well

Diamond Aircraft invites customers and prospects to come to its AirVenture exhibit in Oshkosh to see the D-Jet, which will be on static display, along with the D-Jet mockup. Diamond’s display will also include its full range of piston aircraft, from the DA20, to the DA40 CS, DA40 XLS, DA50 and DA42.

In addition, Diamond will also be displaying an AE 300 Austro Engine — a Jet-A fueled, 170 hp turbo-diesel engine which will soon be available on the DA42 Diamond twin. Customers are invited to explore the 53-ft expandable, air-conditioned trailer, where several video and avionics displays provide more information about Diamond and its line of aircraft.

“Diamond is proud to be the only company to offer a full range of aircraft, from a two-seat trainer to four-seat and five-seat piston singles, to a modern, composite light twin and a Personal Jet. Our display at Oshkosh will showcase the full line up – a family of aircraft which can take new pilots from their first lesson all the way to a jet type rating,” said Heike Larson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

The static display D-Jet is one of Diamond’s aerodynamically conforming prototypes. It will be displayed next to the full-scale D-Jet mock-up.

Diamond’s second featured display is sure to attract its share of attention, as well… particularly from current owners of Diamond DA42 twins, powered by Thielert diesels. Slated to replace those engines upon its certification, the AE 300 Austro engine is billed by Diamond as a next-generation turbo-diesel, offering 26% more engine power than the Thielert engine currently on the DA42, for better performance across the board: take-off performance, climb performance, singleengine performance, and speed.

Developed with key technology partners including MB Tech (Mercedes Benz) and Bosch, the engine is slated for European certification in fall 2008. It incorporates many improvements over previous diesel powerplants, including a gear box without a clutch, a cast-iron crankcase, integral oil/coolant heat exchanger and improved turbocharger air induction and cooling systems.

FMI: www.diamondaircraft.com

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