Ontario-made planes set to travel the world

01/23

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Avionics technicians Derek Dunn, left and Shaun Courtepatte work on installing a relay into twin engine model. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development.

02/23

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Stewart Clarke uses a small mirror and flash light to inspect components inside the D-JET's engine. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development.

03/23

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Barbara Kotlarz lays strips of carbon fibre into a "glare sheild" that will used in a plane. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development.

04/23

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Ildiko Bajnoczi assembles a wiring harness using a test board that will indicate if the harness is suitable for use. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development.

05/23

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Ildiko Bajnoczi assembles a wiring harness using a test board that will indicate if the harness is suitable for use. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development.

06/23

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Rick Letness inspects a single engine four seat airplane. As the plane is constructed it undergoes dual inspections during it construction prior to a final inspection before the plane is ready for flight.

07/23

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Greg Watson removes metal from a water cutter. The machine uses a water and sand mixture at 60,000 psi to precision cut various types of steel. The water/sand mixture is forced through a tip with a diameter of 0.8mm.

08/23

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Stewart Clarke uses a small mirror and flash light to inspect components inside the D-JET's engine. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development.

09/23

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Stewart Clarke uses a small mirror and flash light to inspect components inside the D-JET's engine. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development.

10/23

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Mike Spanton, left and Stewart Clark prepare to work on the D-JET. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development. Prices start at $179,800(USD)for a 2-seater single engine prop model.

11/23

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A DA40 model painted in a customers colours in the final stages before delivery. Diamonds planes are used widely by flight schools as they are very fuel efficient. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, multi engine and jet model.

12/23

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Rick Letness inspects the installation of an instrument panel. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development. Prices start at $179,800(USD) for single engine 2 seater design.

13/23

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A instrument panel waits to be installed. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development. Prices start at $179,800(USD) for the single engine two seater prop aircraft.

14/23

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The assembly line inside the factory. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development. Prices start at $179,800(USD) for the single engine two seat prop aircraft.

15/23

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Jerry Jaroszewski polishes a flap after it has been painted. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development. Prices start at $179,800(USD).

16/23

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Jerry Jaroszewski polisihes a wing flap after it has been painted. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development.

17/23

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Jerry Jaroszewski polisihes a wing flap after it has been painted, while in the foreground the fuselage of another aircraft sits after being painted.

18/23

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Sean Kelly polishes a wing after it has been painted. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development. Prices start at $179,800(USD).

19/23

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Joe Aquaviva works in the final bonding area prepping a fuselage. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development. Prices start at $179,800(USD).

20/23

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Hernan Chavez, left and Joe Aquaviva work in the final bonding area. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development. Prices start at $179,800(USD).

21/23

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Greg Watson holds a diamond tip with a 0.8mm diameter where a sand and water mixture is forced through at a pressure of 60,000psi. The mixture is used to cut various types of steel and other materials.

22/23

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Muhsen Musa preps an engine cowling just prior to painting it. Diamond Aircraft is a manufacturer of single engine, twin engine and a jet aircraft model that is in development. Prices start at $179,800(USD) for single engine 2 seater model.