As is tradition in any DA20 series aircraft, The newly-restored Diamond DA20i Kitana model will be built on a composite airframe that supplies structural durability. [Credit: Diamond Aircraft]
Key Takeaways:
Diamond Aircraft is resuming European production of its DA20i Katana after a 10-year hiatus, driven by demand from flight schools and private owners.
The revived aircraft will feature significant upgrades, including a Rotax 912 iSc3 Sport engine and a Garmin G500 TXi glass cockpit with a touchscreen interface.
Produced at their facility in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, the updated Katana aims to provide an advanced training aircraft option for flight schools, with order books now open.
![As is tradition in any DA20 series aircraft, The newly-restored Diamond DA20i Kitana model will be built on a composite airframe that supplies structural durability. [Credit: Diamond Aircraft]](https://www.flyingmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/csm_DA20i-Katana_DSC_8806_5dba95.jpg)
