Aviate Academy Orders Diamond DA42-VI Twin-Engine Trainers

The flight training unit of United Airlines will take delivery of the fleet by the end of the second quarter.

Jonathan Welsh

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 05:08 PM ET

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United Aviate Academy agreed to acquire five Diamond DA42-VI piston twin trainers. [Courtesy: Diamond Aircraft]

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Diamond Aircraft has partnered with United Airlines’ flight training operation, United Aviate Academy.
United Aviate Academy ordered five new DA42-VI twin-engine aircraft to serve as multi-engine trainers.
The DA42-VI aircraft are valued for their advanced systems, performance, fuel efficiency, and ease of transition for pilots, with deliveries commencing this week and completing by the end of Q2 2024.

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Diamond Aircraft said it entered a partnership with United Airlines’ flight training operation, United Aviate Academy, located in Goodyear, Arizona.

Under the deal, the academy ordered five new DA42-VI twin-engine aircraft, which run on jet-A. Diamond said it plans to deliver the first aircraft during this week’s Sun ‘n Fun Expo in Lakeland, Florida. The remainder will be delivered by the end of the second quarter of this year, the company said.