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Diamond Aircraft Industries pulled off a shocker this year at the Aero Friedrichshafen air show when it unveiled its new DA50-V light aircraft, which has an airframe rendered entirely in carbon composites. Available in three versions – a four-, five- and seven-seater– powered by a choice of two engines (diesel or turboprop), the DA50-V is touted as having class-leading interior space and payload capacity. Its performance is similarly impressive, with a 1,021 nautical mile (1,890km) range and a top speed of 173 knots. But perhaps of most import is its ability to sport fully customised exterior paint. The sky’s the limit, then, when it comes to what your DA50-V will look like. www.diamond- air.at

DIAMOND DA50-V

When it comes to business jets, buying one fit for your purpose is critical. Even more so than buying one for its customisation potential, comfort and efficiency. And if crossing multiple continents in a single bound with speed in supreme comfort and with great fuel efficiency is the sort of thing you see as “fit for purpose”, then Bombardier’s Global 7000 is the answer. The Global 7000’s 7,400 nautical mile ( 13,705km) range will get you from Sydney to San Francisco non-stop. Top speed of mach 0.925 (982km/hr) is provided by a pair of GE Passport engines, which also promise reduced fuel consumption and emissions. All that, and the Global 7000 will also seat a maximum of 19 in four distinct (and infinitely customisable) zones.

A true airborne luxury apartment, the Global 7000 has places for passengers, to work and eat (the conference suite doubles as a dining area that seats six) and rest. The last space is worth noting, as in addition to a fullsized bed, a stand-up shower is also included in the en suite bathroom. businessaircraft. bombardier.com ≠

BOMBARDIER GLOBAL 7000