Diamond re-launches Lycoming-powered DA40 XLT with G1000 NXi

Diamond Aircraft Press Release | July 23, 2018

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Diamond Aircraft is re-introducing the DA40 Lycoming IO360 aircraft with the new Garmin G1000 Nxi and will have the aircraft on display at EAA Airventure 2018, July 23 to 29.

Diamond has delivered more than 2,000 DA40 aircraft. The upgraded Lycoming-powered DA40 will be on display at Oshkosh 2018. Diamond Aircraft Photo

The Lycoming version of the DA40 has been upgraded with the new Garmin G1000 NXi, Mid-Continent Standby Attitude Module, USB ports for pilot and co-pilot, and available reclining front seats with lumbar support. The aircraft will be available for sale beginning at EAA Airventure 2018, with first deliveries planned for 2019.

“We are very excited to re-introduce the DA40 Lycoming at EAA Airventure 2018,” said Scott McFadzean, chief executive officer of London, Ont.-based Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc.

“The Lycoming version of the DA40 has been our best-selling model and is the ideal aircraft for both private pilots and flight training operators globally. The DA40 series offers a superb balance of performance and efficiency to please private pilots, while delivering the reliability, durability and high resale value expected in high utilization training operators and leaseback owners.”

With over 2,000 DA40s delivered, a superb safety record and the choice of jet fuel or avgas piston engines, the DA40 presents a proven and versatile, yet technologically advanced, four-seater for private pilots and commercial operators alike.

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