Diamond DA42 NG Receives Nod from Transport Canada

Bethany Whitfield

Friday, April 20, 2012 at 08:35 PM ET

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Diamond DA42 NG

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Transport Canada has certified both the regular and special-mission versions of the Diamond DA42 NG, following prior FAA and EASA approvals.
This Canadian certification allows Diamond to proceed with scheduled deliveries of the Austro Engine AE300-powered twin in the country, although approval for flight into known icing conditions is still pending.
The DA42 NG, which entered the European market in 2009 with increased horsepower, has proven popular and is a top choice for twin-engine training, particularly in U.S. flight schools.

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Following FAA and EASA certification a few years prior, Transport Canada has given the official thumbs up to both the regular and special-mission versions of the Diamond DA42 NG.

While Diamond continues to wait on Transport Canada’s okay for DA42 NG flight into known icing conditions, the company says the new certification will allow it to proceed with upcoming scheduled deliveries of its Austro Engine AE300-powered twin in the country.