When I first tested the new Diamond DA42 Twin Star about five years ago it seemed almost too good to be true. A sleek carbon-fibre airframe was equipped with fuel-sipping engines to cut petrol ...

Diamond Aircraft's search to replace the diesel powerplant supplied by insolvent Thielert has led to a new DA42, the L360, powered by twin Lycoming IO 360 fuel-injected avgas engines. Supplemental ...

Diamond Aircraft's DA42 Twin Star is high on technology and ... Two pilots, no baggage and full fuel gave a take-off weight of 1,555kg (3,425lb), at mid centre of gravity, compared with the ...