Seven new aircraft to train Viva future pilots.

Capua – Tecnam and Viva today announced the purchase of six (6) single-engine P2010TDI models and one (1) multi-engine P2006T NG for its Pilot Academy expansion programme.

The Six (6) Tecnam P2010TDI and one (1) P2006T NG twin-engine aircraft are scheduled for delivery in 2025. Further aircraft are on option as well as two (2) twin engine Tecnam aircraft and twelve (12) single engine Tecnam aircraft. The aircraft will be used from PPL – Private Pilot License – to advanced commercial pilot training such as CPL(A), IR(A) and MEP(L) as well as for integrated ab-initio commercial pilot training.

Viva is an ultra-low-cost Mexican airline and decided to open its own Pilot Academy to provide its students with all the training they need to become highly qualified pilots in a short time.

With the first aircraft arriving in the first quarter of 2025, the Academy will start with 2 groups of 25 students per year and grow from there. This acquisition will also strengthen the existing Viva Pilot Cadet Programme, which will help to meet the airline’s growing demand for pilots.

“Viva is committed to shaping the future of aviation by investing in world-class training and sustainable innovation. Partnering with Tecnam allows us to equip our Viva Pilot Academy with seven safe, efficient, and eco-friendly aircraft. This collaboration represents a significant step in preparing the next generation of pilots to meet the evolving demands of the aviation industry. said Mayela Flores, Technical Training Director Officer, Viva.

“We are particularly proud of this partnership with Viva, as it demonstrates that our ideas for the future of aviation training are a win-win for everyone: flight schools, students, the environment and aviation in general,” said Walter Da Costa, Tecnam Chief Sales Officer.” said Walter Da Costa, Tecnam Chief Sales Officer. 

More information about Tecnam Sustainable Aviation

https://www.tecnam.com/tecnam-aircraft-fleet-reduces-flight-schools-co2-emissions-by-up-to-60/

About Viva

Viva is Mexico’s ultra-low-cost airline. It began operations in 2006 and, as of January 2025, it operates one of the youngest fleets in Latin America with 90 Airbus aircraft: 50 A320s and 40 A321s. With a clear mission to make air travel accessible to all, Viva has democratized the airline industry, offering the lowest fares in Mexico and the lowest operating costs in Latin America. Viva offers their passengers access to the best domestic and international destinations, while also recognizing their loyalty through Doters, their rewards program with over 8 million users.

https://www.vivaaerobus.com

CAPUA – Tecnam announced today that the P2006T S/N 350 was delivered to iFly Academy in Merida, Mexico. iFly chose this modern twin engine to improve the MEP training and updating their twin fleet “with the most efficient and versatile aircraft of its category for multi – IFR training.”

The Tecnam P2006T MkII is a twin-engine four-seat aircraft with fully retractable landing gear.  Its simplicity, great performance, efficiency and ergonomics are what make this aircraft ideal for multi-engine training, as well as cross-country flying.  The P2006T offers unbeatable value and innovative design with a modern Garmin avionics suite, integrating all primary flight, navigation, communication and terrain data on two high-definition LCDs. The aircraft is also equipped with an S-Tec 55x high-performance, two-axis autopilot, with advanced features.

Fitted with two Rotax 912S3 engines, the Tecnam P2006T exhibits remarkable fuel saving and can be operated on AVGAS and MOGAS 95 octane fuel, leading to huge cost reductions.

Acquiring the P2006T will allow iFly to offer more flight time and a quicker way to move through multi-engine ratings.  The P2006T is ideal for flight training, as the aircraft has proved to be very unstressful to fly, the controls are light to operate, and even with one inoperative engine, the pressure needed to cope with the asymmetric thrust is very low.

The P2006T MkII can compete even with a single engine aircraft on consumption, allowing, with just one platform, different ratings as Multi Engine Piston (MEP), Variable Pitch Propeller, EFIS, and retractable landing gear.

iFly looks forward to continuing its relationship with TECNAM Aircraft to further expand its single and multi-engine fleet.

“We are so delighted to have another Tecnam flying in Mexico. We see a great potential for aviation, and we are proud that flight students would benefit of a modern and smart aircraft” says Tecnam’s Chief Sales Officer, Walter Da Costa. 

iFly Ceo and Founder, Julian Esquivel says: “We are proud of building from scratch a new relationship with TECNAM and we are even more proud of the hands and legacy that built our airplane. TECNAM is a beautiful Aviation Family and we are honoured to work with and connect Mexico to Italy in our industry.

About iFly; “Pasión por la Aviación” 

iFly Aeronautical University was founded on May 6, 2011 by Captain Julián Esquivel Calvillo in the city of Mérida, Yucatán, with the mission of training the best aviator pilots in Mexico. Starting operations with a team of 40 people including directors, administrators, teachers, captains, controllers and maintenance technicians, all committed to improving Mexican aviation.

In 2018 iFly obtained the Recognition of Official Validity of Studies (RVOE) of the Aviation Management career, becoming the first Aeronautical University for aviator pilots in Mexico, as well as the certification of our Airbus A320 simulator.

Today the University has more than 250 students.

https://www.ifly.com.mx/