Blue Line Aviation recently celebrated the grand opening of their new facility at Johnston Regional Airport (KJNX), featuring a brand-new DA40/DA42 convertible Diamond Simulator. The FAA CFR 14 Part 60 Level 5 certified convertible simulation device sits in a custom-built room in the new 50,000 square foot headquarters building and is part of one of the largest fleet orders in Diamond Aircraft history of 100 aircraft, including single engine DA40 NG’s and twin engine DA42-VI’s.
“Our new multimillion dollar facility at Johnston Regional Airport and supply of the best in industry featured aircraft from Diamond will enable the growth and expansion of Blue Line Aviation's vision of high quality Accelerated Flight Training.” Rich Laviano, President, Blue Line Aviation.
“It has been impressive to witness the growth at Blue Line Aviation,” said Annemarie Mercedes Heikenwälder, Head of Sales & Marketing at Diamond Aircraft Industries Inc, “The team has made tremendous progress and we are proud to partner with them and continue to support their operation.”
Blue Line Aviation is the fastest-growing Accelerated Aviation Training entity in the country and has just moved to its new headquarters building at KJNX Airport. The state-of-the-art flight training facility features ample hangar space, a Professional Pilot Training Center, a rooftop barbeque restaurant with a terrace, a custom simulator room, an operations and dispatch center, flight briefing rooms and administrative offices.

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