Press Release

Issued by Diamond Aircraft Industries.

July 22, 2016

On 18 July 2016 the first Diamond Aircraft DA62 touched ground in Australia.

Thomas Wimmer, test pilot at Diamond Aircraft Industries, made the distance of approximately 10,000nm (18,500km) in only 10 days with a total flight time of 60 hours following this route: Wr. Neustadt (Austria) - Çorlu (Turkey) - Tbilisi (Georgia) - Mary (Turkmenistan) - Lahore (Pakistan) - Lucknow (India) - Chittagong (Bangladesh) - Hat Yai (Thailand) - Palembang (Indonesia) - Denpasar/Bali (Indonesia) - Australia: Broome - Perth - Ceduna - Sydney.

“I flew the coast-to-coast leg from Perth to Sydney in only one day, which demonstrates the aircraft's great suitability for long range travel in such a vast and open country.” said Thomas Wimmer, “On the 1,800nm flight with a 40 to 50kt tailwind, the DA62 consumed only 117 US gal of Jet fuel.”

Joe Roberson, aircraft sales executive at Hawker Pacific: “Hawker Pacific is delighted to introduce the first Diamond DA62 in Australia. The Diamond DA62's advanced technology, superior performance and diesel efficiency has generated great interest in the region. We look forward to showcasing this outstanding aircraft through an extensive demonstration tour throughout Australia and New Zealand.”

Amila Karagic, sales director civil aircraft at Diamond Aircraft Industries: “Diamond Aircraft is proud to now have also Australia on its list of countries operating the DA62. The aircraft is flying already in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and finally also in Australia. Being the first DA62 in this country it will for sure convince all potential buyers due to its spacious and luxurious cabin, the economical fuel consumption and the unique flying experience.”

Commencing mid-August, Hawker Pacific will be touring Australia and New Zealand with the DA62 for five weeks.