CANAVIA Aviation Academy places new Tecnam order

Tecnam announced that CANAVIA Aviation Academy in Spain is expanding its training capabilities with a major fleet upgrade. The academy has placed a new order for a P2006T NG twin-engine (MEP) and a P2008JC NG single-engine (SEP) aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2027. These join two additional brand new P2008JC NGaircraft already scheduled for delivery by the end of 2026. With these four new Next Generation aircraft arriving over the next 18 months, CANAVIA’s fleet will officially reach 16 airplanes. “We provide not only ATPL training to get the licenses and ratings, but also to prepare our students as future airline pilots, requiring top-tier technical skills to be developed,” said Mario Pons, CEO of CANAVIA Aviation Academy. “The new Tecnams, with fully integrated glass cockpits, will be a core part of fulfilling this requirement. With these new aircraft, CANAVIA will reach a fleet of 16 airplanes, supporting our non-stop increase of activity since we started 17 years ago.” Based in the Canary Islands, CANAVIA operates from a private aerodrome that boasts some of the best flying weather in the world. This geographical advantage, combined with Tecnam’s dispatch reliability, allows the academy to achieve an extraordinary utilization rate: completing more than 1,000 flight hours every year per aircraft. This non-stop operational tempo is further supported by CANAVIA’s own Approved Maintenance Service Center,which keeps the Tecnam fleet in peak condition. “CANAVIA is a textbook example of a highly successful, high-volume flight academy,” added Walter Da Costa, Tecnam’s Chief Sales Officer. “Flying an aircraft for over 1,000 hours a year demands incredible robustness and reliability. We are honored that Mario and his team continue to trust Tecnam’s Next Generation fleet—specifically the seamless transition between the P2008JC NG and the P2006T NG—to train their growing roster of 100 ATPL students.” Inselflieger takes delivery of second Tecnam P2012 STOL Tecnam announced that FLN FRISIA-Luftverkehr GmbH Norddeich (Inselflieger) has officially taken delivery of its second Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft. Inselflieger transports approximately just over 70,000 passengers annually between the German mainland and the East Frisian Islands. The challenging short runways of these island destinations require exceptional Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) capabilities and the P2012 STOL has proven to be the ideal, innovative, modern response to this challenging environment. When Inselflieger took delivery of its first P2012 STOL last year, it aimed to bring modern comfort, increased capacity, and enhanced safety to these vital regional routes. The aircraft not only met but exceeded expectations, seamlessly integrating into their operations and proving highly reliable in demanding coastal weather environments. Driven by this success, the airline has now doubled down on the Tecnam platform with this second delivery. “When we took delivery of our first P2012 STOL, we noted that once integration was successful, we saw significant potential for the future,” said Bruno Warkentin, Nominated Person Continuing Airworthiness at Inselflieger. “Today, we are making good on that promise. The P2012 STOL has proven to be an incredibly robust, efficient, and passenger-friendly aircraft. Our pilots love the advanced avionics, and our customers immediately notice the new level of comfort and cabin space. Just as important, Tecnam has consistently taken us seriously as an operator and we are genuinely impressed by the level of support we receive throughout this programme. Bringing this second aircraft into service is the natural next step in modernising our fleet and ensuring we provide the best possible service to the Frisian islands.” “There is no greater compliment for an aircraft manufacturer than the confirmation of an option with a second order from an operator who flies in highly demanding operational and environmental conditions” said Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 – Special Mission Platforms Sales & Business Development Manager. “Inselflieger operates in a uniquely challenging environment where dispatch reliability, short turnaround time, and short-field performance are absolutely critical. With the P2012 STOL not only we grant the mission accomplishment from the operational point of view, but we also achieve these results in a more comfortable, modern and safe way for the end users. We are incredibly proud that the P2012 has delivered on all fronts, and we look forward to continuing our strong partnership with the FLN team as they expand their modern fleet.” For Editorial Inquiries Contact: Editor Matt Driskill at [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries Contact: Head of Sales Sally Passey at [email protected]