Aviate Academy Orders Diamond DA42-VI Twin-Engine Trainers

The flight training unit of United Airlines will take delivery of the fleet by the end of the second quarter.

Jonathan Welsh

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 05:08 PM ET

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United Aviate Academy agreed to acquire five Diamond DA42-VI piston twin trainers. [Courtesy: Diamond Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

Diamond Aircraft has partnered with United Aviate Academy, United Airlines' flight training operation, which includes an order for five new DA42-VI twin-engine training aircraft.
The DA42-VI aircraft will serve as advanced multi-engine trainers, selected for their sophisticated systems, fuel efficiency, and ability to prepare pilots for their careers.
Deliveries for the new aircraft are scheduled to begin immediately, with the remaining planes to be delivered by the end of the second quarter of this year.

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Diamond Aircraft said it entered a partnership with United Airlines’ flight training operation, United Aviate Academy, located in Goodyear, Arizona.

Under the deal, the academy ordered five new DA42-VI twin-engine aircraft, which run on jet-A. Diamond said it plans to deliver the first aircraft during this week’s Sun ‘n Fun Expo in Lakeland, Florida. The remainder will be delivered by the end of the second quarter of this year, the company said.