European Flight Academy Adds DA40 NG to Its Fleet

DA40 safety record and fuel efficiency make it an attractive trainer.

Friday, July 22, 2022 at 04:26 PM ET

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Diamond's DA40 NG is a favorite for flight schools due to its fuel efficiency and its safety record. [Photo: Courtesy of Diamond Aircraft]

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The European Flight Academy (a Lufthansa Aviation Training brand) has expanded its training fleet by adding two new jet-fuel-powered Diamond DA40 NG aircraft at Rostock-Laage, bringing their total DA40/DA42 fleet to 12 and enhancing training quality.
Diamond aircraft are favored by flight schools for their industry-leading safety record, fuel efficiency, and modern avionics like the Garmin G1000 NXi flight deck.
Reflecting a push for greener aviation, Diamond is also developing an all-electric trainer, the eDA40, with certification targeted for early 2024.
The European Flight Academy provides a comprehensive global training solution, combining Lufthansa Group flight schools with facilities across Europe and the U.S., supported by Europe's largest simulator fleet and 450 instructors.

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The European Flight Academy in Germany is growing its fleet of training aircraft.

The academy, which is a brand of Lufthansa Aviation Training (LAT), recently took delivery of two new Austro Engine jet-fuel-powered DA40 NG aircraft at Rostock-Laage Airport (ETNL) in Germany. The delivery increases the training fleet at the company’s flight school to 12 aircraft of both types, DA40 and DA42.