UAE Light Sport Aviation Club Acquires Diamond DA40

Aircraft will be used to train ab initio pilots as part of a newly established private pilot license program.

Kimberly Johnson

Monday, March 03, 2025 at 02:10 PM ET

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Diamond DA40 [Courtesy: Diamond Aircraft]

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Sama Aviation, an arm of the UAE's Jazirah Aviation Club, has taken delivery of a Diamond DA40 trainer.
The aircraft will be used to train airline-oriented pilots as part of a newly established private pilot license program.
The DA40 features a 168 hp Austro Engine AE300 turbocharged diesel that runs on jet-A-1 fuel.
This delivery highlights Diamond Aircraft's continued expansion in the Middle East aviation market.

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An arm of a light sport aviation club based in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has taken delivery of a Diamond DA40 trainer in Austria, the manufacturer announced.

Jazirah Aviation Club’s Sama Aviation will use the four-seat aircraft to train airline-oriented pilots as part of a newly established private pilot license program. It is expected to be in service at the school by the end of the year.