Diamond Aircraft's DA62 piston twin has received EASA type certification, allowing immediate sales in Europe, with FAA certification expected in 6-8 months.
Priced at $983,000, the DA62 is a larger version of the DA42, powered by two 180 hp Austro AE330 diesel engines using jet-A fuel.
It will be offered in five-seater and seven-seater configurations, with the seven-seater variant primarily targeting the U.S. market.
The DA62 boasts increased dimensions and a higher maximum speed (201 ktas) compared to its predecessor, the DA42.
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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