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Skywings Flight Training, a Belgium-based flight academy, recently took receipt of two new Diamond Aircraft DA40 NG aircraft at Diamond Aircraft’s headquarters in Wiener Neustadt, Austria.
The new single-engine DA40 NG aircraft are the first of four that Diamond will provide Skywings in 2024, adding to the four Diamond aircraft already in the flight school’s fleet. The aircraft will be used to train future airline pilots at Skywings’ bases in Antwerp, Belgium, and Alicante, Spain.
Skywings also installed a new, convertible DA40/42 FNPT II simulator at their Antwerp Airport campus earlier this year.
“The low fuel consumption is an important factor in our commitment to efficiency and sustainability,” said Pieter Brantegem, Chief Commercial Officer at Skywings. “Additionally, the seamless transition between the simulator, single-engine, and twin-engine variants enables our students to develop the skills needed for a smooth progression throughout their training journey.”
Powered by an Austro Engine AE 300 turbocharged diesel engine with 168 hp and an EECU single lever control system, the aircraft runs on Jet A-1, making it cost-efficient and sustainable.
Diamond Aircraft also specializes in manufacturing flight simulation training devices (FSTDs) for the flight training market, such as the convertible FNPT II now in use at Skywings Flight Training. Diamond constructs its FSTDs with predominantly original aircraft parts – including an original Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite – to achieve an authentic cockpit environment.
“As safety is their number one priority, this is a natural fit for both organizations, given Diamond’s unmatched safety record,” said Jane Wang, Sales Director at Diamond Aircraft Austria. “Skywings will also benefit from the advantages of fleet commonality – minimal instructor standardization, rapid student transition, reduced parts inventory, lower maintenance costs, as well as the convenience of a sole source provider.
Skywings signed the order for four new aircraft and a simulator at the European Airline Training Symposium (EATS) in Cascais, Portugal, in November 2023. This year at EATS 2024, taking place from 5-7 November, Diamond Aircraft will be exhibiting at booth 733.
