Like it or not, modern EFIS equiped twins like the DA42 is the way the world is moving (finally!) EFIS and the concept of flying with a 'stick' rather than a conventional column is nothing new, and it is about time the GA/Flight training world embraced the 21st century (or actually the 20th if you think about it!) I even think Piper have come into this line of thinking!!!
As for chosing a flight training organisation, chose one where you believe you will be happy and where you think you will prosper; thats why I chose Stapleford.
And if your dream is to fly for Air Malta, then you will be more than likely be flying an Airbus with ultra modern electronic displays and a stick rather than a column!!!
Good luck