The Aero-News Network (aero-news.net) has selected the DA42 L360 as 2009 Plane of the Year, beating out general aviation airplanes from all categories and manufacturers.

A development of Diamond's turbo-diesel powered DA42 TDI, the innovative twin combines a proven, yet state of the art all carbon composite airframe with the industry standard Garmin G1000 flightdeck and bulletproof 180 hp Lycoming IO-360 engines. With over 600 airframes delivered since 2005, the DA42 is the world's best selling twin, enjoying popularity as a capable personal airplane, an advanced multi-engine trainer and even as a special mission aerial sensor platform.

“We were incredibly impressed with the exceptional single-engine manners, the dependable S/E handling and performance, and the continued maturing of a thoroughly modern twin that offers exceptional visibility, versatility, comfort and a truly enjoyable flying experience,” wrote Aero-News.

These accolades apply equally to Diamond's DA42 NG, the same airframe powered by Diamond's proprietary Austro Engine AE 300 jet fuel burning piston turbo-diesel powerplants.

The award winning DA42 has also garnered high praise from Robb Report (Best of the Best 2004), Popular Science (Top 100 Technology Innovations 2004), Aviation Consumer (Airplane of the Year 2006), Aero-News Network (Airplane of the Year 2006) and Flying Magazine (Editor’s Choice 2006).

For more information on Diamond Aircraft, visit http://www.diamondaircraft.com

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