Diamond Aircraft's DA62 piston twin has received EASA type certification, allowing immediate sales in Europe, with FAA certification anticipated within six to eight months.
Priced at $983,000, the DA62 is a larger, more powerful version of the DA42, featuring two 180 hp Austro AE330 diesel engines and a top speed of 201 ktas.
The aircraft will be offered in five- and seven-seat configurations, with the larger variant primarily targeted for the U.S. market.
Diamond Aircraft has earned the type certificate for its DA62 piston twin from the European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA), allowing the model to go on sale in Europe immediately. FAA certification is expected in six to eight months.
EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky presented the certification to Diamond CEO Christian Dries at the AERO 2015 show in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
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