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New Diamond Twin Snags FAA Certification

Pia Bergqvist

Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 08:56 PM ET

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The Diamond DA62 twin-engine aircraft has received FAA certification, making it available to U.S. customers.
It is offered in two versions (5-seat/4,400-lbs MTOW and 7-seat/5,070-lbs MTOW), both powered by two 180-hp Jet-A fueled Austro AE330 engines.
The DA62 boasts a top speed of 201 knots and high fuel efficiency for a twin-engine aircraft, burning around 12 gph at 60 percent power.

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Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.