Diamond Aircraft DA 42 Twin Star
263 on the U.S. register across 3 versions the FAA records separately. Built from 2005 to 2026; half of them date from 2010 or earlier. Florida has the most (47). 94% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals, who are never named here.
About the DA 42 from the FAA's model table
- Type
- Fixed-wing, multi-engine · Piston twins
- Power
- Piston (reciprocating), 2 engines
- Common engines
- Austro E4 Series (119), Thielert Tae 125-02-99 (42), Thielert Tae-125-01 (35)
- Seats
- 4
- Maker on the register
- Diamond Aircraft
- Registered
- earliest certificate August 28, 2006; newest August 26, 2026
Where they are owner's state
Who owns them registrant type
Versions as the FAA records them · click one to list only those aircraft
When they were built by decade · 27 with no year on file
Registrations by year certificates issued since 2010, including changes of owner · 2026 is the year so far
Registration status
Airworthiness certificate class
Biggest operators companies, schools and clubs
Fleet pages: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University INC · Lift Aircraft LLC · Embry Riddle Aeronautical University INC · Peregrine Howard Aeroflight Owner LLC · Midwest Corporate Air INC · Westwind School Of Aeronautics Phoenix LLC DBA · Utah State University · Skywarrior Flight Training LLC
Accident history NTSB records · 0 cases since 1982, 0 fatal
No NTSB accident or incident records match this family's versions. Each aircraft's own page also shows its record.
Questions people ask answers refresh every morning
How many Diamond Aircraft DA 42 Twin Star aircraft are registered in the U.S.?
263 as of October 2, 2026, counting 3 versions the FAA records separately.
Which state has the most Diamond Aircraft DA 42s?
Florida, with 47.
Who owns the Diamond Aircraft DA 42?
94% are registered to companies, flight schools, clubs and other organisations; the rest to individuals and co-owners, who are never named on this site.
Aircraft newest certificates first · 3 DA42MNG (all versions)
| Tail no. | Maker and model | Owner and base | Certificate | Registered | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N56AU | Diamond Aircraft DA42MNG |
Aurora Flight Sciences CORP Manassas, Virginia |
Standard | 2015-10-02 | Valid |
| N51AU | Diamond Aircraft DA42MNG |
Aurora Flight Sciences Manassas, Virginia |
Experimental | 2010-05-05 | Valid |
| N49AU | Diamond Aircraft DA42MNG |
Aurora Flight Sciences Manassas, Virginia |
Experimental | 2010-03-23 | Valid |