Piper Seminole DX Receives First U.S. Order

Piper Announces First U.S. Order for Diesel-Powered Trainer - Plane & Pilot

Piper Aircraft has received its first U.S. order for the company’s new diesel-engine trainer, the Seminole DX. In a news release on Tuesday, Piper announced that Skyborne Airline Academy had requested the purchase of five of the twin-engine aircraft.  First introduced at EAA AirVenture in July, the Seminole DX is a diesel alternative to Piper’s popular multi-engine Seminole trainer. The aircraft features dual DHK4A180  compression ignition engin…

Piper Seminole DX Receives First U.S. Order

Piper Aircraft said Tuesday that it has received its first U.S. order for the company’s new diesel-powered Seminole DX. Skyborne Airline Academy, based at Vero Beach Airport in Florida, ordered five of the multi-engine trainers following the aircraft’s introduction in July 2025.  The Seminole DX is equipped with DeltaHawk’s DHK4A180 compression-ignition engine and Garmin G1000 NXi avionics and is designed to offer a lower fuel burn and updated f…