Diamond Aircraft has previewed the first certified application of the fully integrated G1000 Glass Flight Deck in its DA40-180 Diamond Star. The system dispenses with conventional panel-mounted avionics equipment.

It includes dual PFD/MFD sunlight-readable 10-inch display panels, a centrally-mounted audio controller and a remote-mounted avionics compartment.

“Garmin’s all-glass cockpit offers an increased level of situational awareness, further enhancing the safety advantages of the Diamond Star,” said vp of sales and marketing for North America John Gauch.

The G1000 has been selected for Diamond’s twin-engine DA42 Twin Star, as well as the Citation Mustang. Said a spokesman: “Flight-critical information is uniquely integrated and digitally depicted on the large-format PFD and MFD to simplify operation, enhance situational awareness and increase flight safety.