UNSW School of Aviation Expands Diamond Fleet

The deal also includes a sponsorship agreement for the school’s electric vehicle racing development team.

Kate O'Connor

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 10:17 PM ET

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The new aircraft will be joining the school’s fleet beginning in 2024. [Courtesy: UNSW School of Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Australia's University of New South Wales (UNSW) Aviation is expanding its flight training fleet by acquiring six new Diamond DA40 XLT single-engine piston airplanes, with deliveries expected in 2024 and 2025.
The deal involves Diamond Aircraft and its distributor Utility Air, which will also sponsor UNSW's electric vehicle racing development team, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability.
These new DA40 XLTs will augment UNSW Aviation's existing DA40 fleet at Bankstown Airport, enhancing its capacity to provide flight training for future aviation leaders.

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Australia’s University of New South Wales School of Aviation (UNSW Aviation) is adding six new Diamond DA40 XLT single-engine piston airplanes to its fleet.

The deal was announced by Diamond Aircraft in partnership with the company’s distributor for Australia and New Zealand, Utility Air. As part of the arrangement, Utility Air has also agreed to sponsor the school’s electric vehicle racing development team.