“We were the first U.S. dealer to deliver a new DA50 RG to a customer during last year’s Oshkosh AirVenture, and now, becoming the first dealer to take delivery of our own DA50 RG demonstrator is another milestone for Premier Aircraft Sales,” said Travis Peffer, CEO of Premier Aircraft Sales. “We are extremely proud that our long relationship with Diamond Aircraft has allowed us to be the first Diamond dealer to offer our customers the opportunity to

fly and buy this incredibly efficient, comfortable, and beautiful airplane.”

The DA50 RG is powered by a 6-cylinder, 300 hp Continental Aerospace

Technologies CD-300 engine that runs on jet-A fuel, which has advantages including lower fuel consumption, reduced emissions, and more reliable worldwide fuel availability compared with avgas.

• WATCH: We Fly: The Diamond DA50 RG

The aircraft’s geared, turbocharged, and liquid-cooled powerplant is controlled by two redundant FADEC units. Performance figures include a maximum airspeed of 181 ktas, cruise speed of 172 ktas, maximum range of 754 nm, and useful load of 1,210 pounds. 

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“Ever since the DA50 RG’s introduction in 2020, it has arguably been the most anticipated new single-engine piston aircraft in history,” said Jeff Owen, vice president of sales for Premier Aircraft Sales. “Now that we have our demonstrator available, we’re excited to give prospective owners a chance to experience for themselves why it’s earned its place as a truly aspirational airplane.”

The company said the aircraft will be on display during the U.S. Aircraft Expo at the Pompano Beach Airpark (KPMP) in Florida on February 2-3.

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The purpose of the epic flight is to raise awareness of the importance of global sustainable aviation practices.

“Premier Aircraft Sales is extremely proud to be donating the labor to perform the required 200-hour inspection and service for these amazing pilots and their incredible DA50 RG,” Travis Peffer, CEO of Premier Aircraft Sales, said in a statement. 

“Along with being the first Diamond Authorized Service Center in the U.S. to perform this service on any Diamond DA50 RG, our entire team is honored to assist the Diamondo Earthrounding crew’s noteworthy mission in any way we can,” he added.

“Whether the airplane is going around the world or around-the-pattern, we are committed to doing the job with the utmost safety in mind,” said David Seastead, director of maintenance at Premier Aircraft Sales’ Fort Worth Diamond Aircraft Service Center. 

According to Seastead, the 200-hour inspection will include:

• lubrication
• an engine inspection
• change of oil and air filters
• oil analysis
• servicing of wheel bearings
• inspection of brakes and flight controls
• inspection of rigging and structural points
• a gear swing 
• hydraulic function tests

About the Mission

The pilots for the round-the-world mission are longtime friends Matthias Nederhäuser and Robin Wenger. The pair began their journey on January 2 from Zurich, Switzerland. The route takes them eastbound to take advantage of prevailing winds. They expect to be back home in Zurich on April 22 in concurrence with World Earth Day. 

The Diamond DA50 RG is a five-place, single-engine composite aircraft powered by a new-generation 300-hp Continental CDI-300, FADEC-equipped, turbo-diesel engine. 

As part of the mission to help demonstrate the seamless switch to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), the crew will use SAF-blended jet-A at every location where it is available. Through their partnership with Jet Aviation and their SAF “Book and Claim” system, the flight can claim to conduct their circumnavigation with net-zero carbon emissions.

Diamondo Earthrounding is a Swiss nonprofit initiative of nine aviation enthusiasts. Nederhäuser and Wenger are founding partners. By the time the journey is complete, they will have landed at 73 airports in 35 countries.

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