Diamond Aircraft Industries has grown to become one of the biggest names in the general aviation industry. The company specializes in gliders and light aircraft that feature modern designs and upgrades that compete with other general aviation manufacturers, such as Cessna, Beechcraft, and Piper Aircraft. Since it was founded in 1981, the company has grown to be the third-largest manufacturer of general aviation aircraft in the industry. It now employs over 1,000 employees, and the company has produced aircraft that are flown throughout the entire world.