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2Excel now flies a handful of DA62 MPPs
Powered by efficient Jet-A1 piston engines, equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and mission management systems, and boasting low operating costs, the aircraft continues to attract customers worldwide.
2Excel's DA62 MPPs are utilised for a broad range of special mission operations including maritime surveillance, environmental monitoring and ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) roles.

UK-based 2Excel Aviation has taken delivery of its fifth DA62 MPP courtesy of Diamond Aircraft. The company is the largest operator of the type.

The latest delivery further strengthens the successful partnership between Diamond Aircraft and 2Excel Aviation, whose fleet of DA62 MPPs is utilised for a broad range of special mission operations including maritime surveillance, environmental monitoring and ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) roles.

“We are thrilled to reach this important milestone with 2Excel,” says Mario Spiegel, head of sales special mission aircraft. “Its growing fleet of DA62 MPPs is a testament to the platform's outstanding versatility, efficiency and reliability. We're proud to support 2Excel in delivering innovative and mission-critical capabilities across a wide range of operational environments.”

The DA62 MPP is Diamond Aircraft's flagship surveillance aircraft, designed to meet the needs of demanding mission profiles. Powered by efficient Jet-A1 piston engines, equipped with state-of-the-art sensors and mission management systems, and boasting low operating costs, the aircraft continues to attract customers worldwide.

“Receiving our fifth DA62 MPP is a major step forward,” notes Arnie Palmer, director of special missions at 2Excel Aviation. “As the largest fleet operator of this outstanding aircraft, we are uniquely positioned to offer our clients advanced airborne capabilities with a lower environmental footprint and high operational flexibility. Our collaboration with Diamond Aircraft has been crucial to our success.”

The delivery marks a new chapter in the operational deployment of the DA62 MPP and underlines its growing role in modern aerial surveillance and special mission operations.

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