In a serious act of sabotage, three Diamond DA42 aircraft were destroyed in a suspected arson attack at Airways Aviation France | ESMA, located at Montpellier Airport. The fire, which broke out late on May 20, 2025, has prompted an official criminal investigation. Authorities believe the fire was intentionally set, and initial findings suggest a clear breach of airport security. No injuries were reported, but the damage significantly impacts ESMA’s training operations.
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Arson Attack Destroys Three Diamond DA42s Training Aircraft at Airways Aviation France

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Picture Credits: Airways Aviation Montpellier, France: In a shocking act of sabotage, a suspected arson attack early Tuesday morning severely […]