AvWebFlash today - Diamond Aircraft Plans To Double Production

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AvWebFlash today - Diamond Aircraft Plans To Double Production

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Re: AvWebFlash today - Diamond Aircraft Plans To Double Production

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It would be great if that meant they were going to double support.
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Well, if they only have one support person today, then it looks like they are doubling the support!
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Re: AvWebFlash today - Diamond Aircraft Plans To Double Production

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They are taking production to 150 units per year? Compare that to Tesla Model 3 being produced at 5,000 units per week. This is why aircraft cost so much.
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For the past decade, all of the GA manufacturers together (globally) have only been producing about 1000 fixed-wing piston aircraft per year.

Too small a number to invest in automation, or even re-certification for potential changes and improvements.
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This is very good news for Diamond owners and even sites like DAN. The right trend for sure.
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Re: AvWebFlash today - Diamond Aircraft Plans To Double Production

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I think there is a math problem in the article.
144 units to 150; is not even close to double.

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Re: AvWebFlash today - Diamond Aircraft Plans To Double Production

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TimS wrote: Tue Feb 12, 2019 5:56 pm I think there is a math problem in the article.
144 units to 150; is not even close to double.

Tim
This AOPA article adds some granularity:

https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all ... ing-growth
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Re: AvWebFlash today - Diamond Aircraft Plans To Double Production

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No mention of Lycoming powered DA40's. I guess that is good for prices, but neutral for support.
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