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Monday, May 1, 2006

Diamond's D-Jet's Maiden Flight

After several ground tests, Diamond Aircraft's D-Jet took flight from the company's North American base at London International Airport in Canada for the first time on April 18. The 1-hour-6-minute test flight was conducted according to plan with the evaluation of 19 test points. After takeoff and climbing to 12,000 feet, the evaluation of stability and control with flaps and landing gear extended and retracted was conducted successfully. Engine and systems operational tests were successfully performed. A normal landing was performed with a 5-knot crosswind. The D-JET is a 5-place luxury personal jet, powered by the FADEC-controlled Williams FJ33 turbine and equipped with Garmin all glass flight deck and autopilot.

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