Wiener Neustadt, Austria – Austro Engine, a subsidiary of Diamond Aircraft specializing in jet-fuel-powered engines, has appointed Jürgen Schwarz as General Manager. Schwarz brings extensive experience from leadership roles at Mercedes AMG, Continental Aerospace, and Raikhlin Aircraft. His primary focus will be on Austro Engine’s strategic and operational reorganization.

• Schwarz officially joined Austro Engine in January 2025.
• His leadership will focus on making Austro Engine a first-choice manufacturer and powerplant integrator in general aviation.
• With a background in engine development and aerospace leadership, Schwarz aims to enhance Austro Engine’s development, production, and customer satisfaction.
• He emphasized the importance of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) and the future role of hybridization and electrification in aviation.

Statements:

• “My goal is to work with the team to further develop Austro Engine into the first-choice engine manufacturer and powerplant integrator in the field of General Aviation.” – Jürgen Schwarz, General Manager, Austro Engine.
• “Environmental compatibility is increasingly becoming the focus of development. Diamond Aircraft and Austro Engine set off in the right direction very early on with their highly efficient kerosene-powered engines.” – Jürgen Schwarz.

About Austro Engine
Austro Engine, based in Wiener Neustadt, Austria, is a subsidiary of Diamond Aircraft. It specializes in developing jet-fuel-powered engines for general aviation, with a focus on efficiency and sustainability.

Source: Diamond Aircraft
Photo Credit: Diamond Aircraft