Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA 40 | Fixed wing single engine | 679 | 678 | 2002-2026 |
| DA20-C1 | Fixed wing single engine | 335 | 334 | 1998-2025 |
| DA 40 NG | Fixed wing single engine | 306 | 305 | 2002-2026 |
| DA 42 | Fixed wing multi engine | 85 | 85 | 2006-2011 |
| DA 62 | Fixed wing multi engine | 81 | 80 | 2016-2026 |
| DA20-A1 | Fixed wing single engine | 29 | 28 | 1995-1997 |
| DA40 F | Fixed wing single engine | 14 | 13 | 2005-2006 |
| DA 42 NG | Fixed wing multi engine | 11 | 11 | 2006-2013 |
| DA 50 C | Fixed wing single engine | 3 | 3 | 2025-2025 |
Diamond Aircraft Industries aircraft in the FAA registry
Diamond Aircraft Industries is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft and motor gliders based in Wiener Neustadt, Austria. The company was founded by Wolf Hoffmann in 1981 and received its current name in 1998. It became a subsidiary of the Chinese company Wanfeng Aviation in 2017.
According to the FAA registry, there are 1,544 aircraft registered under the manufacturer name "DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND INC". This includes 1,537 valid registrations across nine distinct models. The data reflects the state of the registry as of 2026-10-16. Most of these aircraft were built between 1996 and 2025, with half of the fleet constructed in 2007 or earlier. The fleet consists primarily of fixed-wing single-engine aircraft, totaling 1,366 units. There are also 178 fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft. Reciprocating engines are the dominant powerplant type, found in 1,460 of the registered aircraft. Most of the fleet, 1,460 aircraft, holds a standard airworthiness certificate.
California leads with 130 registered aircraft, followed by Utah with 128 and Indiana with 117. The Diamond DA 40 is the most common model, with 679 aircraft registered. These were built between 2002 and 2025 and seat four passengers. The Diamond DA20-C1 follows with 335 registrations, built from 1998 to 2025 with two seats. The Diamond DA 40 NG accounts for 306 registrations, built from 2017 to 2025 with five seats. Other notable models include the Diamond DA 42 with 86 registrations and the Diamond DA 62 with 81 registrations. The older Diamond DA20-A1 has 29 registered aircraft, built between 1995 and 1997.
Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) govern the airworthiness standards for these models. TCDS A47CE, held by Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc., covers the DA 40 and DA 40 NG. TCDS TA4CH, also held by Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc., covers the DA20-C1. TCDS A57CE, held by Diamond Aircraft Industries GmbH, covers the DA 42. TCDS A00012NY, held by Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc., covers the DA 62.
The FAA registry also lists aircraft under the manufacturer name "DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH", accounting for 299 aircraft. Each model has its own page with specifications and the type certificate data sheet. Every aircraft has a registration record by N-number.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as DIAMOND AIRCRAFT IND GMBH.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Diamond Aircraft Industries.