Turbine-powered Diamond DA50 Makes First Flight
Two years after the aircraft concept was unveiled, a Ukrainian-built turboprop powered the maiden sortie.
The turbine version of the Diamond Aircraft DA50 made its first flight on January 19 in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. At the controls were Diamond CEO Christian Dries and head of flight-testing Ingmar Mayerbuch. (Photo: Diamond Aircraft)
The turbine version of the Diamond Aircraft DA50 made its first flight on January 19 in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. At the controls were Diamond CEO Christian Dries and head of flight-testing Ingmar Mayerbuch. (Photo: Diamond Aircraft)