Abdulla Al Muhaydib, based in Saudi Arabia, has taken delivery of a Diamond Aircraft DA42-VI.

“I chose the DA42 because it is a safe plane with two engines, advanced avionics and a beautiful weather radar that gives you full awareness of the weather conditions while flying,” says Al Muhaydib. “Thanks Diamond. It was a very nice first flight!”

“We're always excited to hand a new aircraft over to a new owner, but we're particularly excited to see Diamond Aircraft's fleet expand so rapidly in the Gulf region,” adds Jane Wang, director of sales, marketing and flight ops at Diamond Aircraft Austria. “We wish Abdullah happy landings and many exciting adventures with his beautiful aircraft.”

Al Muhaydib's DA42 features a Diamond Premium design, with a San Marino blue over anthracite exterior and a black and pearl grey interior. Immediately prior to the handover, Al Muhaydib took the aircraft up for an acceptance flight, accompanied by a member of Diamond Aircraft's flight operations team.

The four-seat DA42-VI is the latest version of Diamond's industry-leading, twin-engine piston aircraft. Designed with the pilot and passengers in mind, it offers ergonomically designed and climate-controlled seats with variable lordosis support and adjustable backrest. Various luxurious, hand-made upholstering options, as well as great optional interior features, are also available. Its jet-fuel powerplant generates fuel savings of up to 50 per cent compared to conventional Avgas-powered twins, and its panoramic canopy provides excellent visibility during flight manoeuvres.