Diamond Aircraft Canada and Diamond Flying Club, in collaboration with Airshow London and the Diamond Pilots Association, announced the success of Diamond Fest, the official “Diamond Homecoming” at the company’s Canadian headquarters in London, Ontario (CYXU). The event took place September 5–6, 2025. This celebration coincided with Airshow London SkyDrive, Canada’s premier drive-in airshow offering guests an unmatched aviation experience alongside fellow Diamond owners, flight school representatives, pilots, aircraft maintainers, suppliers, government officials and aviation enthusiasts.
Diamond Fest commenced on Friday, September 5 with a VIP reception at Diamond’s restaurant, the Katana Kafe, with exclusive access to Airshow London SkyDrive. One of the opening acts featured a formation flight of the DA50 RG, DA62, and a Beech 18. Military and civilian demonstration teams included the F-22 Raptor, US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet Demonstration Team, MV-22 Osprey, Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the Canadian Forces CF-18 Tactical Demonstration Team along with many more aircraft fly-bys. As the skies darkened after sunset, the Ghostwriter put on a celebration of light over dark with 4000 LED lights and over 250 lbs of pyrotechnics attached to the airplane, before concluding with a spectacular fireworks show followed by a live band after-party.
On the morning of Saturday, September 6, the factory hosted educational seminars for DPA and DFC members featuring Ryan Cordoza speaking about FlySto, a leading flight data analysis company, and JETPRO’s Ed McDonald on using his DA62 to develop instrument approaches. The seminars were followed by a guided factory tour. Guests were also the first to experience the new Pilot Shop inside the Diamond Canada factory, featuring exclusive gear and aviation essentials.
Within Diamond Fest, newcomers to the Diamond world had the opportunity to learn directly from current owners and explore the capabilities of Diamond aircraft. Diamond Fest is more than an airshow—it’s a chance to meet fellow owners, share experiences, exchange tips, and build lasting relationships within the Diamond community.
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