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For Colleges & Independent Flight Schools
Training Aircraft for Flight Schools
Set your students up for success.
Diamond aircraft and flight training devices give schools a modern, safe, and efficient fleet — from the two-seat DA20 through the multi-engine DA42, backed by fleet commonality, low operating costs, and Premier's turnkey operational support.
The flight school perspective
Flight schools need aircraft that are more than teaching tools. They are business assets that must meet the mission, stay dependable, and help generate the maximum possible margin.
- Cost
- Training aircraft are business assets. They should be safe, reliable, efficient, and capable of the high utilization a busy flight line demands.
- Environment
- Fuel-efficient airframes cut fuel burn, CO₂ output, and noise emissions — lowering operating cost while supporting cleaner, quieter operations.
- Image
- A modern fleet signals to prospective students that your school invests in quality training and professional-grade equipment.
The training fleet
A single-brand Diamond fleet covers every phase of instruction — and pairs with simulators and flight training devices to lower cost and reinforce procedures on the ground.
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Primary trainer
Diamond DA20
A proven primary trainer with excellent visibility, responsive handling, and the lowest operating cost in the fleet — from first flight through night VFR.
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Single-engine & instrument trainer
Diamond DA40 NG
The ideal single-engine trainer: low fuel burn, easy handling, and the Garmin G1000 NXi glass cockpit for the private and instrument phases.
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Multi-engine trainer
Diamond DA42-VI
The ultimate multi-engine trainer — jet-like twin controls with piston-engine efficiency for career-focused pilot development.
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FNPT II / FTD
Flight Training Devices
Simulators and flight training devices integrate with the fleet to reinforce procedures on the ground and lower each student's hourly cost.
A turnkey solution
A successful flight school needs the right aircraft, training devices, maintenance planning, and operational support — matched to each mission and phase of training.
- Aircraft for private, instrument, commercial, instructor, and multi-engine training
- Simulator and flight training device (FTD) planning
- Fleet commonality to simplify instruction and operations
- Reduced parts complexity and streamlined maintenance planning
- Faster student transition between aircraft types
Built to lower your costs
- Up to 50% less fuel
- Jet-fuel diesel engines burn far less than legacy AVGAS powerplants, maximizing revenue flight hours.
- Jet-fuel efficiency
- The DA40 NG and DA42 run on globally available Jet-A1, reducing cost and simplifying logistics.
- Longer flight days
- Refuel once a day and keep the fleet airborne longer between stops.
- Strong resale value
- Durable composite airframes hold value, protecting your long-term investment.
Training applications
The right aircraft depends on the pilots being trained, the level of certification, the curriculum, and expected utilization.
- Private Pilot Training
- Entry-level aircraft for foundational skills and confidence.
- Instrument Training
- Modern avionics for advanced procedures and flight management.
- Commercial Training
- Reliable aircraft for high-utilization professional pilot programs.
- Multi-Engine Training
- Advanced platforms for career-focused pilot development.
Elevate your training fleet
Talk to Premier about how the DA20, DA40 NG, DA42-VI, and integrated flight training devices can set your students up for success — with financing structured for how flight schools actually operate.