hello all,
indeed the Austro engine has been approved and just as a heads up Diamond will not deliver the Thielert engine starting january 2010... every new airplane will come with the Austro engine... I also know the Austro engine has much better performance ! I would suggest to get the airplane with the Austro engine right away !!!
As having quite a lot of experience on the DA42 myself I will say with no hesitation that the DA42 is an amazing airplane !!!! besides the fact that these 2 diesel engines will burn just about 12 gallons an hour total !!! However I don't find the Thielert engines reliable enough... I am certain the change of engine can only be better (otherwise Diamond would not be doing that change) on all aspects: financial and with regard to safety...
cheers