Lakeland – Tecnam announced today that US-based HCH Aviation has placed an order for fifteen Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft. HCH Aviation has an exclusive partnership with Stephen F. Austin State University to provide professional pilot training as part of the university’s flight training initiative. The university has 60 student pilots and will have 110 by the end of 2023. In response to this huge demand, HCH Aviation has expanded its fleet with the addition of these brand new Tecnam P-MENTORs, which will join the twin-engine P2006Ts that are already in the 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.

More info on the P-Mentor: https://tecnam.com/aircraft/pmentor/

US airlines have committed to net-zero emissions by 2050, so Stephen F. Austin State University’s student pilots are happy to be flying in an environmentally friendly aircraft.

Tecnam Green Fleet.  Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, Italian aircraft manufacturer TECNAM has revealed that flight schools operating TECNAM’s single- and twin-engine fleets can save as much as 10 tones of CO₂ emissions for every single student graduated with Commercial Pilot License – a 60% reduction compared to fleets using 100LL fuel on a journey of 155 flight hours, 30h of which on twin.

Kristen Conklin, HCH Aviation President said “Tecnam has been a wonderful partner in assisting our team in our aircraft needs. The Tecnam aircraft are superior aircraft to serve our rapidly growing collegiate flight program, the most modern tool for our students to proceed easily with their professional pilot career.”

Walter Da Costa, Tecnam’s Chief Sales Officer said “We are very proud to be the right solution for HCH and all of today’s FTOs. Our fleet solutions are unique in the marketplace and ensure reliability, cost control and flying pleasure.”

About HCH Aviation, LLC

HCH Aviation has an exclusive partnership with Stephen F. Austin State University to provide professional pilot training as part of the university aviation flight training initiative. Noncollegiate students are welcome too. HCH Aviation is a FAA Part 141 approved flight training school located in Texas.

https://hchaviation.com/

Tecnam Aircraft, announced today it has appointed three (3) new Exclusive Sales Representatives with the aim to focus the sales and support representation in the United States.

Altisky, Volare Air and Flightline Group represent decades of sales and support experience.  Altisky’s territory includes; Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia.

Volare Air’s territory includes; Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Louisiana.

Flightline Group’s territory includes the State of Florida.  Each of these companies provide a complete line up of Tecnam flight solutions and full technical support for personal and corporate ownership, as well as flight schools.

Tecnam, among the top world’s piston aircraft manufacturers, produces the largest and broadest product line of General Aviation, LSA, Single and Twin Engine Aircraft in the industry up to the 11 seat P2012 Traveller, a very versatile piston twin for short-haul operations.

Tecnam recently introduced the P2010 TDI, which achieved FAA certification. This is a new entrant for the General Aviation market, as it is capable to burn JetA1, Diesel and soon Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).  All Tecnam aircraft are the most recent to be awarded FAA Certification in the market and represents the company’s dedication to delivering the most innovative, safe and efficient aircraft in the industry.

Giovanni Pascale Langer, Tecnam Managing Director said: “These new appointments represent the best of the best in each territory and our prospects and customers will benefit greatly from their expertise in representing the Tecnam brand.”

Walter Da Costa, Chief Sales Officer for Tecnam: “The United States is a strategic market for Tecnam and we want our customers to be feeling our presence and our listening. Together we can shape the General Aviation in the upcoming years.”

After a successful Fall semester of providing flight training for Baylor University aviation sciences program using a fleet of 10 Tecnam aircraft, Universal Flight Concepts (UFC) has entered into a purchase agreement to add an additional 18 aircraft to its Waco Texas location serving Baylor University in 2020.

UFC’s program allows Baylor students to experience a one-of-a-kind integrated pilot training system with modern Tecnam aircraft and Tecnam model specific simulators.  Students move from the 2 place P2008, to the P2010 4 place single, to the P2006T four place twin as they progress through the program and ratings.

The additional aircraft will bring the Baylor University Location to 13 P2008, 13 P2010, and 2 P2006T.

When asked about the selection of Tecnam aircraft for this university program Gordon Jiroux, Ph.D., president and CEO of Universal said, “We share in Baylor’s belief that all student training must be innovative and comprehensive, with complete dedication to safety. The selection of a modern efficient all Tecnam fleet maintains a continuity for the students which also benefits our drive for quality, safety, efficient learning, maintenance and dispatch.”

“We are proud of the confidence and trust that UFC has shown in expanding their Tecnam fleet to 28 aircraft.  We look forward to a continued partnership with UFC in training the next generation of aviators.” said Giovanni Pascale Managing Director of Tecnam. 

“TECNAM’s ongoing commitment to practical innovation in piston aircraft has been recognized by the increasing adoption of the Tecnam fleet by high demand flight training operations like UFC. Our partnership with UFC has been instrumental to confirming flight school operations in the US, and we are excited to expand that relationship with these additions to the UFC fleet.” Said Shannon Yeager Tecnam US Director.

Universal Flight Concepts

Universal has distinguished itself over the past decade as one of the largest FAA Part 141 Flight Training Companies in the world. They have had a strong presence in Texas for more than five years with locations at Waco TSTC airport and Dallas Executive Airport, and now have made a long term commitment at Waco Regional Airport, with 9,000 square feet of training rooms, simulators, and 32,000 square feet of hangar space.

https://www.universalheli.com

Baylor University Aviation Sciences

The program offers an aviation sciences major, with either a professional pilot concentration or aircraft dispatch concentration, and an aviation administration major. The program leverages real-world experience in airport management, aircraft accident investigation, aviation law, master flight instruction, commercial aviation, corporate aviation, military aviation and weather analysis and forecasting.

https://www.baylor.edu/aviation/