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Diamond DA40 / DA42

The DA40 and DA42 make the training school feel modern and technical rather than old-club GA. Jet-A diesel engines, glass cockpits and a DA40-to-DA42 pathway support a premium training proposition.

Manufacturer
Diamond Aircraft
Primary role
IFR training
Economics
Indicative AUD only
Why it fits

Creates a modern, Jet-A-aligned training line that fits the aerospace-instrument brand better than a purely legacy trainer fleet.

Specifications

Seats / payload4 seats in both DA40 and DA42 training configs
RangeDA40 NG up to 940 nm; DA42-VI up to 1,225 nm published
Cruise speedDA40 NG up to 154 KTAS; DA42-VI up to 190 KTAS
Runway requiredApprox. 2,000-2,300 ft obstacle takeoff planning class
EnginesDA40: 1 x Austro AE300; DA42: 2 x Austro AE300

Indicative economics

acquisition NewIndicative AUD $750k-$1.6M depending DA40/DA42 and options
acquisition UsedIndicative AUD $350k-$1.3M depending model and engine status
hourly Operating CostIndicative AUD $250-$1.3k/hr by model and accounting basis
notesUse DA40 for efficient primary/IFR, DA42 for multi-engine instrument and instructor progression.

Suitability

IFR trainingMulti-engine trainingModern academy fleet

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