Get FinancingUtility Air Announces Sale Of Two Brand New Diamond DA40 XLT Aircraft To Flight Training Adelaide
- Two Brand New Diamond DA40 XLT Aircraft Sold to Flight Training Adelaide (FTA)
- Aircraft to be Delivered from the Diamond Factory in October 2026
- New DA40 XLTs to Join FTA’s Growing Fleet at Parafield Airport, Adelaide
Utility Air Pty Ltd (“Utility Air”), exclusive Distributor for Diamond Aircraft in the region, is pleased to announce the sale of two brand new Diamond DA40 XLT aircraft to Flight Training Adelaide (“FTA”). Both aircraft will be delivered direct from the Diamond factory in October 2026 and will be based at FTA’s academy at Parafield Airport in Adelaide, South Australia.
The two new DA40 XLTs will join FTA’s extensive training fleet, which already numbers more than 50 aircraft across its Parafield and Wellcamp campuses. The acquisition further strengthens FTA’s position as the largest operator of Diamond DA40 aircraft in the region and reflects the school’s ongoing investment in modern, factory-new training platforms.
Utility Air’s Managing Director, Stephen Pembro, commented, “On behalf of the entire team at Utility Air, we want to congratulate Flight Training Adelaide on this acquisition. Their continued commitment to investing in brand new platforms further reinforces our view of FTA as one of the leading flight training schools, not only in the region, but in the world.”
Pine Pienaar, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Flight Training Adelaide, said, “Utility Air has consistently delivered the right aircraft solutions when we have needed them most. This acquisition was no exception, reinforcing the strength of our longstanding relationship and the confidence we place in their team.”
The order reinforces a strong partnership between Utility Air and Flight Training Adelaide and underscores the enduring appeal of the Diamond DA40 XLT as a preferred training platform for many of the world’s top flight academies.
About Utility Air
Operating from corporate headquarters in Sydney, Australia, Utility Air provides unparalleled turn-key aviation solutions throughout APAC, including aircraft brokerage, sales, parts and acquisitions for both new and pre-owned aircraft. Utility Air is the exclusive distributor for both Diamond Aircraft and Parts. For more information, visit www.utilityair.com.
About Flight Training Adelaide
Flight Training Adelaide (FTA) is a world-renowned flight training organisation founded in 1982 and based at Parafield Airport, South Australia, with an additional academy at Wellcamp in Queensland. FTA delivers ab initio through to advanced airline pilot training to many of the world’s leading carriers, including Cathay Pacific, IndiGo, STARLUX, Skymark Airlines, J-AIR, Air Niugini and Vietnam Airlines, and also operates the Qantas Group Pilot Academy in Toowoomba. FTA operates a fleet of more than 50 aircraft including Diamond DA40 and DA42 piston platforms, complemented by full motion airline simulators. For more information, visit www.flyfta.com.
About the Diamond DA40 XLT
The DA40 XLT boasts a durable and aerodynamically efficient composite airframe and is powered by the bulletproof IO360 Lycoming engine. With a modern all-composite airframe, proven Lycoming IO360 piston engine and the industry leading Garmin G1000NXi, the DA40 XLT combines a blend of modern airframe and avionics with the venerable Lycoming IO360, arguably the most reliable AVGAS engine of all time.