Launched earlier this year, the DATC program recognizes flight schools operating Diamond aircraft that meet the company’s rigorous criteria for facilities, curriculum, safety, and operational excellence. Certified schools gain the right to use Diamond’s branding, and benefit from enhanced OEM support and international program visibility.
“We are thrilled to welcome AELO Swiss Academy and Atlantic Flight Academy into the Diamond Authorized Training Center program. Both organizations exemplify the professionalism, training quality, and operational excellence that the DATC network represents,” said Jane Wang, Director of Sales, Marketing, and Flight Operations at Diamond Aircraft Austria.
“Their addition not only strengthens our presence in Europe but also ensures that even more aspiring pilots will have access to the safest, most modern training fleet in General Aviation.”
With these latest additions, the DATC program continues its mission to provide students with access to standardized, high‑quality training on the industry’s most advanced piston aircraft. Diamond Aircraft’s interactive DATC map allows prospective students to explore each partner school and connect directly with training providers.
ABOUT AELO
AELO Swiss Academy, one of Europe’s premier aviation academies, has been training pilots since 1985 and is headquartered at Locarno Airport, Switzerland. Its modern training fleet includes Diamond DA42 and DA40 aircraft, with additional brand new DA20 Katana models currently being added following the aircraft’s reintroduction to European production.
ABOUT AFA
Established in 2011, Atlantic Flight Academy (AFA) is one of Türkiye’s leading providers of professional pilot training under Turkish DGCA authorization. AFA is also Türkiye’s official Diamond Aircraft distributor and the regional service center for both Diamond Aircraft and Austro Engine. Its training fleet consists almost entirely of Diamond DA20, DA40, and DA42 aircraft, reflecting an exceptional level of fleet standardization and alignment with Diamond’s integrated training ecosystem.