Tecnam recently delivered a new Tecnam 2006T Twin form its Sebring, Florida, showroom and delivery center to the University of Alaska’s Aviation Technology Division, a journey of more than 4,000 miles. Ashley Burrill, Flight Operations General Manager for the University of Alaska, accompanied by Graham Frye, the Flight School Manager of Heart of Virginia Aviation, […]
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First Tecnam MRI in service
Tecnam reports that the first Tecnam P2006T MRI (Multi-Sensor Reconnaissance and Identification) aircraft is now operating in South Africa. The aircraft is being operated by CSS Tactical, a local security company specializing in armed response, perimeter protection, and CCTV monitoring. In a joint agreement with INDRA, it will be marketing, selling and operating the P2006T MRI […]
Tecnam ramps up at Sebring Regional Airport
SEBRING, Fla. — Tecnam took possession of a new 21,000-square-foot facility at Sebring Regional Airport on April 28 and delivered its first aircraft from this U.S. facility. “Even though we just moved in, we have accomplished our first delivery, a P2008 Turbo to a customer that purchased at U.S. Sport Aviation Expo in January. From […]
Tecnam offers bargain-priced Echo Classic Light
Major Italian producer Tecnam has launched the P92 Classic Light microlight. This is the seventh-generation model in Tecnam P92 range of airplanes, which this year celebrated 20 years of production. The company reports that over two decades of service, “P92’s worldwide fleet now stands at nearly 2,000 aircraft with 200,000 flown hours. The P92 Classic […]
LSA news from Sun ’n Fun
Whew! It’s over. Sun ’n Fun can be the busiest six days of one’s life — until the next one. I wanted to skim the very top of what I found interesting at the recently concluded show. Today I’ll cover airframe manufacturers and follow up this week with more. Dave Loveman, my video collaborator, will […]
Tecnam launches ‘one per state’ demo program
Tecnam North America has launched the “Tecnam One Per State Demo Program” that can save eligible customers 20% off the base price of one of the world’s leading Light-Sport Aircraft. The new program is designed to make new, unused, demonstrator models available in every one of the 50 states. Tecnam North America will offer one […]
First flight: Tecnam P92 taildragger
Tecnam’s new P92 Tail Dragger achieved a successful first flight Dec. 22. The Tecnam P92 Tail Dragger (P92TD) is the latest edition to the Tecnam P92 family of aircraft, officials with the Italian-based company said. Tecnam officials said they believe that many existing taildragger operators and pilots are “keen to change their existing models for […]
Tecnam P2006T MTOW increased
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued Major Change Approval 10037759 confirming the increase in the Tecnam P2006 Twin’s Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW) to 1230 kg (2,706 pounds). Tecnam has always followed EASA certification for its airplanes by ensuring that other similar international bodies validat the Italian company’s new models as well, […]
Tecnam introduces the P92 Sea-Sky Hydroplane
Tecnam has introduced the Tecnam P92 Sea-Sky Hydroplane.This sixth generation development builds on the success of both the P92 Echo Classic and P92 Eaglet, company officials said. ‘’Our Tecnam P92 Sea-Sky Hydroplane offers you the pleasure of enjoying both blue waters and blue skies,’’ said Paolo Pascale, Tecnam’s managing director, noting the plane is “not just […]