TSA will take delivery of two P2012 and has options for three STOL

Capua, Italy – Tecnam announced today that leading charter company, Torres Strait Air (TSA), based on Horn Island, in Far North Queensland, is the launch customer for the twin engine, 11-seat, Tecnam P2012 Traveller, in Australia.

TSA will take delivery of two P2012s in May and June 2024 and has options for three STOL versions of the Traveller, in a deal worth more than AUD $22M.

The fleet acquisition is being financed by the National Australia Bank’s Indigenous Fund, that was introduced to TSA by Hallmarc Aviation, Tecnam’s sales agent for the Traveller in Australia.

Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 – Special Mission Platforms Sales & Business Development Manager, said: “The Traveller has been a big seller worldwide since its launch, and interest from operators in Australia is strong. We are particularly pleased that TSA will be the launch customer. The company’s commitment to the people of Torres Strait is admirable.”

Daniel Takai, CEO, Torres Strait Air, said “Our passengers will love the size, twin-engine safety, and comfort of the Traveller. Its ability to carry a combination of freight and people is perfect for our operations in the demanding conditions of the Torres Strait. We are excited to progressively expand our operating fleet with Tecnam P2012 Travellers, and the STOL capability will be a game changer for our communities.”

Michael Loccisano, CEO of Hallmarc Aviation, said “From the moment Tecnam announced the Traveller, we knew it would be perfect to replace the many 40–50-year-old, high time, tired, aging twin aircraft still operating in Australia. Customer response to its performance, high wing design and huge passenger appeal due to its ease of access, roomy interior, and big panoramic windows, has been incredible. It’s the aircraft Australian operators have been waiting for. There is nothing else available that can match its performance, low acquisition price, and operating costs. We expect to see a lot more P2012 Travellers in Australia in the months and years ahead.” 

Learn more about the P2012 Traveller:

https://tecnam.com/aircraft/p2012-traveller/

About Torres Straits Air (TSA)

Based at Horn Island in tropical far northeast Queensland, TSA serves the air transport needs of the Torres Strait Communities. TSA is owned by Daniel Takai, Australia’s first Torres Strait Islander commercial pilot. TSA flies to all regional airstrips: Kubin, Badu, Mabuiag, Boigu, Saibai, Warraber, Yam, Poruma (Coconut), Yorke, Erub (Darnley) and Mer (Murray) Islands. The company also flies from its Horn Island base to NPA (Bamaga), Weipa, Mapoon, Aurukun, Coen, Lockhart River, Pormpuraaw, Kowanyama and Cairns. It’s Air Operators Certificate allows the company to fly to Papua New Guinea, the island of Daru, and to Port Moresby.
http://torresair.com/

About Hallmarc Aviation

Melbourne based Hallmarc Aviation, part of the Hallmarc Group, is the sales agent for the Tecnam P2012 Traveller in Australia. The company also represents Tecnam in VIC, SA, WA, and NT for other (general aviation) Tecnam models.
https://hallmarcaviation.com.au/

Avalon Airshow, Australia – 3 March 2023:  Leading Moorabbin based flight school, Avia Aviation (Avia), today received the keys to Australia’s first Tecnam P-Mentor.

Avia is a Part 141 training organisation offering bespoke training solutions for around 100, mostly business students, including streams for instrument ratings and commercial pilot training.  Operating for 12 years, the company also has a Part 135 charter operation.

During a handover ceremony at the Avalon Airshow today, Walter de Costa, Tecnam’s Chief Sales Officer said: “The P-Mentor is the only IFR, FAR/EASA certified, 2-seat training aircraft. It is technologically advanced, safe, and easy to fly, with a whole of aircraft ballistic parachute option. It allows flight schools to take a student from ab initio, right through to a commercial license, and command instrument rating, at a fraction of the acquisition and operating cost of competitor aircraft. The P-Mentor has attracted a lot of attention at the airshow, and we expect to announce more Australian sales soon.”

Charles Gunter, CEO, of Avia, said “During a visit to the Tecnam factory last year, the P-Mentor really caught my eye, as the perfect trainer for tomorrow’s pilots. It has a stunning look, sports car like interior, and the best Garmin avionics package a student could ever ask for. Operating a Tecnam fleet can save up to 10 tons of CO₂ for every graduated commercial pilot, something that is increasingly important for us all. This is the first of many Tecnam aircraft we will be offering our students.”

 Michael Loccisano, CEO of Hallmarc, who sold the P-Mentor said “We are delighted that a leading flight school, as prestigious and astute as Avia, has chosen a Tecnam fleet.  We expect to see more flight schools embrace the P-Mentor, as an attractive, economic, green fleet.”

About the P-Mentor

The P-Mentor is a two-seat, single engine, piston, fully IFR aircraft, compliant with the latest CS-23 EASA & FAA requirements, allowing PBN/RNAV/AFCS capabilities. It gives modern flight schools a single platform to train students from their first flight, up to their commercial pilot license, and instrument rating. It has a variable pitch propeller, and a simulated retractable landing gear option.

The P-Mentor is designed to offer the best human-machine interface, resulting in the most effective VFR/IFR training. The generous fuel tank allows flight schools to fly all day long, without refueling, which improves operational value. It has a low cost of maintenance, low fuel consumption, and great value for money, make this aircraft a unique profit opportunity for flight schools.

For more info on the P-Mentor:

https://tecnam.com/aircraft/pmentor/

For further details of the extensive range of Tecnam aircraft, please visit www.tecnam.com or contact Bruce Stark; Regional Sales Director Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific. Email: b.stark@tecnam.com or: +61 416 083 800

About Hallmarc Aviation

Hallmarc Aviation are the sales agents for the Tecnam P2012. The company has been representing Tecnam since 2020 in VIC, SA, WA, and NT for the remaining Tecnam models.
https://hallmarcaviation.com.au/

CAPUA – Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam S.p.A (“Tecnam”) has appointed Hallmarc Aviation, a member of the Hallmarc Group, as the exclusive Eastern Australian distributor of the Italian made P2012 Traveller aircraft.

Hallmarc Aviation will be the exclusive Australian sales agents for the Tecnam P2012 Traveller and SMP model aircraft in the Eastern territory. The P2012 is the first clean sheet design aircraft in its class in decades and it will prove to be an excellent upgrade for commercial operators, charter, medevac and special mission customers across the country.  With a P2012 demonstrator arriving mid-year 2022 Hallmarc will be announcing a national tour shortly culminating in a Tecnam display at the Avalon International Airshow in March 2023.

P2012 Traveller

The P2012 is available in five configurations. Fully interchangeable, the 11-seat, twin-engine, fixed gear, unpressurised Tecnam can quickly and easily be converted from a 9-passenger carrier into a special-purpose aircraft…and back again. The aircraft was developed by the Tecnam research and design team, led by the renowned and award-winning expert, Professor Luigi Pascale, to meet the latest market needs, with unique Italian style and reliability.

• EASA/FAA certified
• 2+9 passengers single seat cabin accommodation.
• Two LYCOMING six cylinder, turbocharged, electronically controlled, piston engines.
• Certified Single Pilot VFR/IFR
• Certified all-weather and certified PBN.
• No type rating issue/renewal required

More info on the P2012
https://tecnam.com/aircraft/p2012-traveller/

Walter Da Costa, Chief Sales Officer for Tecnam, said “We are most impressed with the deep market knowledge, well established industry contacts, and professionalism of the Hallmarc Aviation team headed by Mr. Michael Loccisano.  We are delighted that Hallmarc has purchased a P2012 demonstrator, and we confident that our P2012 will meet operators needs in Australia.”

“We are seeing big demand for the P2012 from existing charter operators wanting to replace an ever-aging fleet of legacy twins, as well as survey, photography and LiDar companies looking for a new, efficient, and economical special mission planform,” says Michael Loccisano, Managing Director of Hallmarc.

Says Da Costa “For the same reason that sales of the Traveller have taken off in the USA, Europe, and Asia, we expect that the P2012 to sell very well in Australia, where it is perfectly suited to the conditions. There really is no other aircraft on the market today that offers anything like what the Traveller does, for anywhere near the same price.”

About Hallmarc

Hallmarc Aviation Pty Ltd is dedicated to providing its customers across Australia with exceptional sales and after sales service for the Tecnam P2012 Traveller and SMP aircraft.  With decades of experience in aircraft sales and support we pride ourselves on establishing long term relationships with our customers in supporting their aviation needs.

Contacts: Michael Loccisano
Phone number: +61 418 555 662
Email: MLoccisano@hallmarc.com.au