Diamond Aircraft’s new DA40NG and DA42-VI, both of which burn jet fuel rather than avgas, have been chosen by Republic Airline as the new fleet training aircraft for the airline’s new Leadership In Flight Training program, according to a Diamond Aircraft news release. Republic ordered 50 DA40s and DA42s (along with Diamond Flight Simulation Devices) in the largest order in history for piston training aircraft by a U.S. based airline. Deliveries of the aircraft will begin this year, with the majority of deliveries taking place in 2019.
Republic Airline Training Program Fleet Chooses Diamond Aircraft
Key Takeaways:
- Republic Airline has ordered 50 Diamond DA40NG and DA42-VI aircraft, along with simulators, for its new Leadership In Flight Training (LIFT) program, marking the largest order for piston training aircraft by a U.S. airline.
- The LIFT program, based in Indianapolis, was launched to address the pilot shortage by offering students a direct-to-hire path to fly for Republic, being the only regional airline with such a program.
- The chosen Diamond aircraft are modern, efficient, and jet-fuel burning, featuring G1000 NXi avionics and a strong safety record.
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