About Diamond Aircraft Industries
Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc. is dedicated to supplying the General Aviation market with the ultimate flying machines - safe, economical, inspiring aircraft. From facilities in London, Ontario, Canada and Wiener Neustadt, Austria, Diamond produces single and twin-engine propeller aircraft and a single-engine jet aircraft.
Diamond builds the safest, most efficient GA aircraft flying today. By merging the best of leading edge technology with proven composite airframe materials and build techniques, Diamond is committed to providing pilots with exceptional aviation experiences.
History
Innovation, vision and commitment
The company was founded in Friesach, Austria, in 1981, under the name Hoffmann Flugzeugbau to produce the H36 all-composite motor glider. Becoming Hoffman Aircraft Limited in 1985, the company moved its headquarters to Vienna, Austria and introduced the MkII model. In 1987, the airport at Wiener Neustadt, Austria, became the new home for the company. In 1991 the parent company was renamed HOAC AG and purchased by the Dries Family. In the same year, Diamond started development of the HK36R and Rotax 912 powered motorglider, which were the precursors to the DV20 Katana (Diamond's first production series GA single-engine aircraft).
In 1992, in order to have more ready access to supply the North American market, the company opened a second manufacturing facility in London, Ontario, Canada. This facility operated under the name Dimona Aircraft until it was changed to Diamond Aircraft in 1996.
The Austrian-built DV20 Katana was certified in 1993, and the first Canadian-built model was delivered in 1995. It received the Flight Magazine Eagle Award, for best light aircraft in the same year. 1997 marked the delivery of the 500th DV20 and the introduction of the DA20-C1, which had improved performance and load capabilities. The DA20-C1 Eclipse (an improved version of the DA20-C1) also entered production.
Diamond and it's North American subsidiary now employ over 800 people and occupy over 500,000 square feet of production facilities on 3 continents.
A detailed timeframe can be found at http://www.diamondair.com/about/history.php.
Diamond Aircraft Fleet
- DA20 Eclipse - The most fuel efficient certified aircraft
- DA40 Diamond Star - Incredible speed, comfort and style
- DA42 - The ultimate four seat twin
- DA50 Super Star - Speed, space and luxury in a 350 horsepower piston single
- D-JET - Five seat personal single engine jet
