P2012 Sentinel SMP Archives - Tecnam Aircraft https://tecnam.com/model/p2012-sentinel-smp/ Manufacturing General Aviation and Light Sport aircraft since 1948 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:15:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 https://tecnam.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-favicon-32x32.png P2012 Sentinel SMP Archives - Tecnam Aircraft https://tecnam.com/model/p2012-sentinel-smp/ 32 32 Air Data Solutions Boosts Global Reach with Tecnam P2012 Sentinel Expansion https://tecnam.com/air-data-solutions-boosts-global-reach-with-tecnam-p2012-sentinel-expansion/ Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:11:08 +0000 https://tecnam.com/?p=30610

Capua, Italy —Tecnam announced today the delivery of two Tecnam P2012 Sentinel Special Missions Platforms (SMP) to Air Data Solutions, LLC, a leader in aerial imaging, mapping, and geospatial data services, marking the first such purchase by a privately owned company in the United States. This strategic fleet expansion underscores Air Data Solutions’ commitment to advancing high-precision aerial data collection capabilities for global clients.

The addition of the Tecnam P2012 Sentinel provides a versatile and robust platform tailored for sophisticated geospatial missions. Featuring a spacious, configurable cabin, dual large camera ports, and dedicated sensor power, the aircraft is ideally suited for mounting cutting-edge sensors such as LiDAR, photogrammetry cameras, and gyro-stabilized systems. Its twin-engine design enhances safety during low-altitude and remote-area operations, while the modern Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite ensures precision flying and reduces pilot workload.

“With extended range and endurance, the P2012 enables wide-area surveys with fewer refueling stops, making it an efficient and cost-effective solution,” said Don Cummins, President of Air Data Solutions“These aircraft deliver the flexibility, performance, and technology our clients demand as we expand our geospatial and photogrammetric capabilities on a global scale.”

The Tecnam P2012 Sentinel SMPs are a vital part of Air Data Solutions’ vision to support diverse missions, from large-scale mapping to environmental monitoring, with scalable solutions that adapt to evolving geospatial demands. This fleet enhancement reinforces the company’s position at the forefront of aerial data acquisition, safety, and innovation.

More information on the P2012 Sentinel SMP:
https://tecnam.com/aircraft/p2012-sentinel-smp/

Francesco Sferra, P2012 & Special Mission Platform Sales and Business Development Manager. said Tecnam is proud to provide modern, flexible, safe, highly capable and affordable solutions to operators seeking to integrate their fleet or replace legacy platforms with the state-of-the-art and efficient turbocharged piston aircraft, the P2012 Sentinel SMP.

About Air Data Solutions, LLC
Headquartered in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Air Data Solutions is a leading provider of aerial imaging, mapping, and geospatial data services. With a fleet of 20 advanced aircraft equipped with state-of-the-art sensors, the company delivers high-accuracy photogrammetry, LiDAR, and inspection solutions across the United States, Europe, and the West Pacific. Committed to safety, precision, and continuous innovation, Air Data Solutions remains a trusted partner for clients seeking reliable and detailed geospatial intelligence.
https://www.airdatasolutions.com

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As the company continues to grow it’s customer base in North America, Tecnam is committed to improving support.

Lakeland, FL, USA – During the 2023 NBAA, Tecnam appointed Southern Cross to grant the spare parts distribution for the Tecnam P2012 Series on the USA market. During this period Southern Cross Aviation has comfirmed its significant spare parts support expertise, along with their unmatched customer service, AOG expertise, and logistical prowess.

Tecnam is working to strengthen its collaboration with Southern Cross Aviation by extending the supply of spare parts for all Tecnam certified aircraft, such as the P Mentor, P2010 series, P2006T series and P2012 series, including the P2012 with Continental GTSIO520 engine, thus reinforcing Tecnam’s commitment to aeronautical excellence.

“Southern Cross Aviation is excited to partner with Tecnam Aircraft to provide all Tecnam Operators, Flight Schools and Owners with additional spare parts support. This strategic partnership paves the way for Tecnam operators to have enhanced support and service as they continue to increase flight hours and expand their fleet” says Ricardo Carvalho, Director of Sales at Southern Cross Aviation.

“Tecnam’s additional commitment towards all customers in the USA is to provide them with a renown and reliable service for spare parts distribution.” said Giovanni Pascale Langer, Managing Director Tecnam.

About Southern Cross Aviation
Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and enhanced by distribution hubs in Anchorage, Alaska, a forthcoming facility in Mesa, Arizona, as well as robust representation and steadfast sales support in South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Southern Cross Aviation stands as a premier worldwide distributor of aircraft parts. This enduring reputation has been forged over three decades of unwavering commitment to operators, repair stations, government agencies, and individual aircraft owners across the globe. It is this dedication that has made Southern Cross Aviation synonymous with service excellence and unparalleled quality.
https://store.scross.com

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TRANSAIR LEASING INC APPOINTED TECNAM P2012 DEALER https://tecnam.com/transair-leasing-inc-appointed-tecnam-p2012-dealer/ Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:04:13 +0000 https://tecnam-redesign.qwstaging.com/?p=29654

New dealership will provide sales and high-quality customer support service for all Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Peru.

Lakeland – FL, USA. TECNAM is pleased to announce the appointment of Transair Leasing Inc. as its authorized P2012 series dealer for Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Transair Leasing brings a wealth of experience to the partnership, with 30 years of aviation excellence in the region and a proven track record of success in aircraft and helicopter sales and local support.

“We are very excited to represent Tecnam and the P2012 Traveler in these Latin American countries,” said Diego Ribadeneira, Director of Transair Leasing. “We have identified many different operations that can benefit from the P2012’s incredible versatility and performance. With our demo aircraft arriving in Q2 of 2025, we will be touring and showcasing the P2012 across Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru starting in June of 2025. This will allow us to hit the ground running and immediately start taking orders in our markets.”

Francesco Sferra, P2012 – Special Mission Platform Sales and Business Development Manager, Experimental Test Pilot, said: “Tecnam, in a constant effort to expand and improve the P2012 global distribution and support network, is proud to partner with Transair Leasing Inc. We are certain that the Ecuador, Colombia, Panama and Peru customers will benefit from the know-how, the capabilities, and the local presence of our lately announced dealer.”

The Tecnam P2012 Traveller is a high-performance, twin-engine piston aircraft that offers exceptional versatility and efficiency. It is ideally suited for a variety of missions, including passenger, cargo, MEDEVAC, business travel, and air taxi.

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.
  • Compliant to the latest amendment of the regulations.
  • Certified Single Pilot VFR/IFR.
  • PBN & FIKI certified.
  • No type rating issue/renewal required.
  • No cycles limit.
  • Multi mission.
  • Easy to maintain.

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

 

About Transair Leasing Inc.

Transair Leasing Inc. is part of Grupo Aries, a family business with a long and distinguished history in Ecuadorian aviation. The company has represented the Textron Company and is the exclusive representative for Bell Helicopters in Ecuador and sells helicopters for civil and military service. Transair Leasing is also proud to represent Tecnam and the P2012 Traveler in Panama, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

Transair Leasing’s sister company, Aeroinsa, provides charter operation and maintenance services, with the necessary quality and regulatory certificates for exceptional service. Aeroinsa offers charter services throughout Ecuador with its Bell 505 helicopter, serving executives and tourists with tailored flights that save time and ensure safety. Additionally, Aeroinsa’s hangar at the Guayaquil airport is equipped to perform maintenance on helicopters and airplanes, with a team of highly qualified personnel trained and certified by Bell Helicopter and Tecnam.

https://www.helicopterosecuador.com/

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TECNAM UNVEILS NEW P2012 SPECIAL MISSION AIRCRAFT WITH CONTINENTAL ENGINE OPTION AND STOL VARIANT https://tecnam.com/tecnam-unveils-new-p2012-special-mission-aircraft-with-continental-engine-option-and-stol-variant/ Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:12:03 +0000 https://tecnam-redesign.qwstaging.com/?p=29648 Capua, Italy – Tecnam is proud to introduce the latest additions to its renowned P2012 aircraft series: the P2012 Special Mission featuring a Continental engine option and a Short TakeOff and Landing (STOL) variant. These new models reinforce Tecnam’s commitment to providing a varied yet versatile offer to the Special Mission customers worldwide.

Expanding the P2012 Multi-Mission Capabilities

The P2012 Special Mission builds on the proven success of the P2012 platform, offering unmatched flexibility for a variety of applications, including aerial surveillance, border patrol, medevac, terrain mapping, geo mapping, sky diving, cargo transport, and more customized configurations. Operators now have the choice between two engine options: the previously existing Lycoming TEO-540-C1A and the lately introduced Continental GT-SIO-520S, ensuring optimal performance for specific mission requirements.

Introducing the P2012 Traveller Continental SMP and P2012 STOL Continental SMP: Reaching the Unreachable

Designed for operations in the most challenging environments and widening the offer for our Special Mission customers worldwide, with the new engine option, now all the three variants of the aircraft (Traveller Lycoming, Traveller Continental, and STOL Continental), can be declined as a Special Mission Platform aircraft. The P2012 Traveller Continental SMP brings back the “classic” piston engines management, granting added range, endurance, and an intuitive engine layout, meanwhile the P2012 STOL Continental SMP variant also adds exceptional takeoff and landing performance on short and unprepared runways with its extended 16.6-meter wingspan and enhanced lift devices, thus significantly reducing the required runway length, and contemporarily reducing minimum mission speed for a better persistence on its target.

P2012 Sentinel SMP: The Ultimate Special Mission Platform

 

Tecnam’s Sentinel SMP variant takes special mission aviation to new heights, offering a fully customizable, cost-effective ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) solution with multi-mission capability. The standard aircraft configuration is 2 pilots (single pilot certified) + up to 5 operators/observers/mission commanders.

Equipped with:

  • Dual sensor hatches (735×567 mm / 28.9×22.3 in) capable of holding any sensors with plenty of weight allowance.
  • Fully integrated mission power box with 100 / 120 Amps 28V DC and optional 115/230V AC inverter for high power loading.
  • Fully certified operator console system capable of supporting up to three mission operators in addition to pilots.
  • Fully certified equipment rack
  • Dedicated GPS/GLONASS antennas for mission-specific avionics and connectivity solutions.
  • Advanced avionics suite with an 8-inch pilot’s mission monitor for enhanced operational awareness.
  • Multi-role versatility, enabling quick conversion to cargo, medevac, skydiving, and combi configurations.
  • P2012 Traveller Continental minimum suggested mission speed 85 kts
  • P2012 STOL Continental SMP minimum suggested mission speed 70 kts
  • Maximum endurance in excess of 8h.

 

Cutting-Edge Avionics and Comfort

Both the Traveller and STOL Continental Special Mission variants are equipped with the latest Garmin G1000 NXi avionics suite and GFC-700 autopilot, ensuring ease of operation and enhanced situational awareness. The spacious 9-11 seat cabin, state-of-the-art air conditioning, and advanced noise-reduction systems provide superior comfort for both crew and passengers.

 

A Versatile and Cost-Effective Solution

With its multi-mission capabilities, robust airframe, and cost-efficient operation, the P2012 continues to set new industry benchmarks. The latest additions to the P2012 series offer a future-ready solution for commercial, government, and special operations worldwide.

“The P2012 Special Mission and STOL variants reflect Tecnam’s ongoing commitment to innovation and versatility,” said Giovanni Pascale Langer, Managing Director of Tecnam“By offering both Lycoming and Continental engine options and enhancing short-field performance, we are ensuring that our customers have the most efficient, adaptable, and capable aircraft for their mission needs.”

Francesco Sferra, P2012 & Special Mission Platforms Sales and Business Development Manager at Tecnam stated: “In the growing demand of capable and safe, yet affordable and cost-efficient Special Mission Platforms, Tecnam has made another innovative step by adding two further variants to its SMP aircraft inventory. The P2012 Continental SMP and the P2012 STOL SMP provide increased range and endurance, simplified management and maintenance, lower operating costs while also granting access to the most extreme and demanding landing strips in the world. The newly introduced Special Mission Platform variants cover a broad spectrum of special missions, while positioned closer to their operational area and with increased persistence on target.

More info on the P2012 Sentinel SMP
https://tecnam.com/aircraft/p2012-sentinel-smp/

For further details on the P2012 STOL and the P2012 Series aircraft, please visit www.tecnam.com or contact Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 – Special Mission Platforms Sales & Business Development Manager; tel +39 345 782 7020 email; f.sferra@tecnam.com.

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TECNAM LAUNCHES P2012 SENTINEL SMP EQUIPPED WITH IMSAR SYSTEMS https://tecnam.com/tecnam-launches-p2012-sentinel-smp-equipped-with-imsar-systems/ Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:17:00 +0000 https://tecnam.com/?p=23211

Taiwan based APEX Aviation continues its expansion with the P2012 Sentinel SMP.

Taipei Taiwan – Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM is proud to announce a further expansion of mission capabilities for the versatile P2012 aircraft series with Apex Aviation, in Taiwan, with a Memorandum of Understanding for a special mission P2012 Sentinel SMP dedicated to surveillance and maritime patrolling with IMSAR mission equipment.

The announcement was given at the opening of TADTE 2023, the Taipei Aerospace & Defense Technology Exhibition by Mr. Wilson Chien Yu Kao, CEO Apex Aviation.

Apex, based in Taitung, has purchased the first P2012 for skydive and aerial tourism in cooperation with Taitung government in 2022. A second P2012 with ambulance configuration was delivered in June 2023.  The Company has other 6 P2012 options.

This new P2012 SMP will be configured with IMSAR systems that include two EO/IR cameras, a power box to feed all systems, radar, infrared sensor, AIS sensor, data downlink installation.

Wilson Chien Yu Kao, CEO Apex Aviation said: “We believe that the Tecnam P2012 Sentinel SMP is the perfect platform for the Taiwan Coast Guard. Its range, payload capability and characteristics are ideal to fulfil the mission requirements. Equipped with IMSAR components, the new aircraft will be a state-of-the-art paradigm for maritime patrolling.”

Francesco Sferra, P2012 – Special Mission Platform Sales and Business Development Manager, Experimental Test Pilot, said: “Tecnam is proud to partner with IMSAR and APEX to provide to the Taiwanese Coast Guard a modern aircraft able to perform the mission with the effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability offered by the P2012 Sentinel SMP platform.”

 

For further details on the P2012 Series aircraft, please visit www.tecnam.com or contact Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 – SpecialMission Platforms Sales & Business Development Manager;

tel +39 345 782 7020 email;f.sferra@tecnam.com.

P2012 local sales representatives are also available locally in Argentina, Australia, UK, USA.

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TECNAM INTRODUCES CONTINENTAL ENGINE OPTION FOR THE P2012 TRAVELLER AND SENTINEL SERIES https://tecnam.com/tecnam-introduces-continental-engine-option-for-the-p2012-traveller-and-sentinel-series/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:54:43 +0000 https://tecnam.com/?p=22931

The Continental GTSIO-520S is now available for the P2012 Traveller and P2012 Sentinel Special Mission Platform.

CAPUA – Tecnam announced today the Continental GTSIO-520-S engine as available option for the P2012 Traveller and Sentinel aircraft series. The GTSIO 520 “S” version, specifically introduced for the Tecnam P2012 series, is available along the Lycoming TEO-540 C1A engine.

The GTSIO-520-S is a horizontally opposed, geared, six-cylinder, fuel-injected, air cooled, turbocharged engine incorporating a wet sump and crossflow induction system. The engine features traditional controls for power management with throttles, propeller levers, and mixture controls.

Both engine options are rated for 375 Hp each, with the Continental coupled to a three blade MT-Prop propeller and the Lycoming coupled to a four blades MT-Prop propeller.

P2012 mission accomplishment and flight safety are enhanced by the modern “SPACE” (Single Pilot Advanced Cockpit Environment) cockpit incorporating the latest technology. The state-of-the-art G1000 NXi avionic system and GFC700 autopilot are provided to reduce pilots’ workload and fatigue. An active and connected flight deck (Bluetooth, flight stream, Iridium Satellite phone and data) and a toolbox of modern aids (integrated weather radar, integrated storm scope, Garmin Maps, Synthetic Vision™) increase the active flight safety and situational awareness.

P2012
The Continental GTSIO engine can be selected for both the P2012 Traveller and Sentinel configurations, along with their fully interchangeable roles (passengers, combi, cargo, air ambulance, parachute jumping and Special Mission). 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 P2012 aircraft series was developed by the Tecnam Research and Development team, led by the renowned and award-winning expert, Professor Luigi Pascale, to meet the latest market needs:

  • 2+9 passenger single seat cabin accommodation.
  • Two six cylinders, turbocharged, piston engines.
  • Compliant to the latest amendment of the regulations.
  • Certified Single Pilot VFR/IFR.
  • PBN & FIKI certified.
  • No type rating issue/renewal required.
  • No cycles limit.
  • Multi mission.
  • Easy to maintain.


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

“Adding an engine option such as the Continental 520 series, offers new opportunities to operators to tailor their P2012 fleet according to their peculiar heritage, missions and needs.” Said Giovanni Pascale, Tecnam’s Managing Director.

“The GTSIO-520-S option widens the Traveller and Sentinel engine choice offering a traditional alternative for all those pilots and operators that are affectionate to conventional throttles, propeller levers, and mixture controls, for an intuitive and established piston engine feel.” Said Francesco Sferra, Tecnam’s P2012 Sales and Business Development Manager and Experimental Test Pilot.

For further details on the P2012 STOL and the P2012 Series aircraft, please visit www.tecnam.com or contact Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 – Special Mission Platforms Sales & Business Development Manager; tel +39 345 782 7020 email; f.sferra@tecnam.com.

P2012 local sales representatives are also available locally in Argentina, Australia, UK, USA.

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TWO P2012 SENTINEL SMP AIRCRAFT READY FOR MISSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION https://tecnam.com/two-p2012-sentinel-smp-aircraft-ready-for-mission-system-installation/ Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:43:45 +0000 https://tecnam.com/?p=22144

The two aircraft are now undergoing mission system installation for their entry in service.

CAPUA – Tecnam announced today that has completed the production of two P2012 Sentinel Special Mission Platform that are now ready for mission system installation.
The two aircraft completed factory acceptance flights in December 2022 in Tecnam headquarters in Capua, and, starting January 2023, are now undergoing mission system installation for their entry in service.

After a rigorous evaluation process, the undisclosed customer, has specifically chosen the P2012 Sentinel to replace his ageing fleet of BN2 Defenders.
The main drivers for the P2012 selection among other special mission platforms were the twin engine design, latest avionics, wide and constant cabin section, two full size hatches, generous mission power, superior payload allowance and low acquisition and operating costs.

The aircraft configuration with two crew doors and a main cabin door, combined to the high cabin volume and payload allows for optimal mission system installation with plenty of space for sensors, equipment racks, and operators consoles.

A P2012 Sentinel equipped with full mission equipment, allows room for up to seven crew members (pilots, operators, observers, and mission commanders) and at its maximum takeoff weight of 3680 kg, provides up to 9 hours’ endurance.

The P2012 twin-engine design guarantees an exhaust-free field of view to the sensors, granting increased accuracy and “noise-free” operations and a carbon-monoxide-free cabin that will enhance the safety of the crew members.

More information on the P2012 Sentinel SMP:
https://tecnam.com/aircraft/p2012-sentinel-smp/

Francesco Sferra, P2012 & Special Mission Platform Sales and Business Development Manager. said “Tecnam is providing a modern, flexible, safe, highly capable and affordable solution to those operators who seek to integrate their fleet, or replace their legacy platforms, with a state-of-the-art and efficient turbocharged piston aircraft like the P2012 Sentinel SMP”

For further details on the P2012 Series aircraft, please visit www.tecnam.com or contact Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 – Special Mission Platforms Sales & Business Development Manager;
tel +39 345 782 7020 email; f.sferra@tecnam.com.

P2012 local sales representatives are also available locally in Argentina, Australia, UK, USA.

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TECNAM AND LEONARDO FORM PARTNERSHIP TO BRING P2012 TRAVELLER WITH FULLY INTEGRATED ATOS MISSION SYSTEM TO MARKET https://tecnam.com/tecnam-and-leonardo-form-partnership-to-bring-p2012-traveller-with-fully-integrated-atos-mission-system-to-market/ Thu, 23 Jun 2022 15:48:42 +0000 https://tecnam.com/?p=19925

CAPUA – Tecnam and Leonardo today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding that will allow customers to order Tecnam’s P2012 Sentinel Special Mission Platform (SMP) fully integrated with Leonardo’s Airborne Tactical Observation and Surveillance (ATOS) system as an off-the-shelf product. The P2012 Sentinel SMP ATOS ISR will be outfitted with a full intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) suite based on Leonardo’s world-renowned ATOS mission system.

The P2012 Sentinel SMP is the ultimate TECNAM Special Mission Platform aircraft, an advanced surveillance platform offering CS/FAR 25 capabilities at the acquisition and operating cost of a CS/FAR 23 platform. The result is a truly unique combination in the Special Mission Platform market, with the P2012 SMP delivering the mission capabilities normally associated with higher class platforms at a fraction of their acquisition and operating costs. The payload capacity and large cabin volume allows for excellent mission performance with plenty of space for the installation of sensors and the operators’ workspace. A TECNAM Sentinel at its maximum take of weight of 3680 kg, equipped with a full mission suite and up to seven 90 kg crew members (pilots, sensor operators and observers), will provide up to 9 hours of endurance.

The P2012’s twin-engine design ensures the safety of the platform and provides and an exhaust-free field of view to the sensors for increased accuracy and “noise-free” operations. Moreover, the hatches’ position under the fuselage ensures a carbon-monoxide-free cabin that will enhance the safety of the crew members (one or two pilots and up to 5 mission operators).

The integration of the Leonardo ATOS system enhances the P2012 SMP’s multi mission capabilities, providing customers with a turnkey ISR platform offer.

ATOS is an advanced airborne mission system that integrates and manages a multitude of sensors and sub-systems, providing the user with full situation awareness during challenging ISR missions. The system’s unique Human Machine Interface (HMI) improves the user experience and reduces operator workload.

More than 60 ATOS installations are in operation around the world and the system has evolved over the years to meet new and emerging customer requirements.

The P2012 Sentinel SMP ATOS ISR delivers advanced surveillance over maritime and land domains, day or night. Missions include SAR support, naval traffic control and electronic/communications Intelligence.

The standard P2012 Sentinel SMP ATOS ISR configuration includes the proven Gabbiano TS-80 Ultra-Light radar and LEOSS EO/IR turret, both from Leonardo.

Additional sensors can also be integrated, such as Leonardo’s SAGE ESM and Spider COMINT systems for signal intelligence applications. ATOS is fully customizable and can integrate third parties sensors in order to fulfil customers’ requirements.

“We are very proud to partner with Leonardo in the surveillance market providing a new platform equipped with the ATOS mission system. This proven, advanced and capable system, paired to the latest P2012 Sentinel aircraft, integrates and widens the ISR offer with a safe, capable, interoperable, and low-cost special mission platform.” says Tecnam’s CEO, Paolo Pascale. 

“Through this partnership with Tecnam, we’re pleased to be bringing an innovative ISR solution with an extremely light footprint to the international market. The P2012 Sentinel, equipped with latest-generation sensors through Leonardo’s ATOS Light system, is the ideal turnkey solution for a number of demanding surveillance missions.” says Luca PicolloSVP Airborne Systems, Leonardo Electronics

 

About LEONARDO

Leonardo, a global high-technology company, is among the top world players in Aerospace, Defense and Security and Italy’s main industrial company. Organized into five business divisions, Leonardo has a significant industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland and the USA, where it also operates through subsidiaries that include Leonardo DRS (defense electronics), and joint ventures and partnerships: ATR, MBDA, Telespazio, Thales Alenia Space and Avio. Leonardo competes in the most important international markets by leveraging its areas of technological and product leadership (Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber & Security Solutions and Space). Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange (LDO), in 2021 Leonardo recorded consolidated revenues of €14.1 billion and invested €1.8 billion in Research and Development. The company has been part of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) since 2010 and has been confirmed among the global sustainability leaders in 2021. Leonardo is also included in the MIB ESG index.

Leonardo Press Office

Ph +39 0632473313

leonardopressoffice@leonardo.com

leonardo.com

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SWISS FLIGHT SERVICES INTRODUCING P2012 IN ITS FLEET https://tecnam.com/swiss-flight-services-introducing-p2012-in-its-fleet/ Sat, 30 Apr 2022 08:29:11 +0000 https://tecnam.com/?p=19099 The leading Swiss aerial survey operator have introduced the P2012 Special Mission Sentinel to expand and innovate their aerial services.

Friedrichshafen, Germany – Tecnam announced today the delivery at the end of AERO 22 of the first P2012 Special Mission Sentinel to Swiss Flight Services, one of the major aerial survey operators in Europe.

The Sentinel, based on the proven P2012 Traveller aircraft series, provides higher class payload, wide range of sensors, and cabin for one or two crew and up to 5 operators when both hatches are operational. These capabilities, coupled with low operating costs and minimal crew training, result in an unprecedented mission efficiency.

The P2012 Sentinel SMP is the ultimate Tecnam Special Mission Platform aircraft, without compromises on any front. The high cabin volume and payload will allow for excellent mission performance and plenty of space for sensors and operators console installation. A P2012 Sentinel, equipped with full mission equipment and full fuel, at its maximum takeoff weight of 3680 kg, will provide up to 9 hours’ endurance and a 1414Kg allowance for up to six 90kg-crew members, sensor operators, observers with more than 300 Kg of mission equipment allowance. The Sentinel’s increased capabilities and superior efficiency in its role, coupled with its competitive entry price and operating costs, will allow the operator to perform the mission with results that were previously relegated only to higher-class platforms, and at costs that are just a fraction of those.

Among the wide range of options and payload configuration available, SFS selected all weather capability with multi mission setup, granting contemporary payloads operation in the two full size Sentinel hatches.

More info on the P2012 Sentinel:
https://tecnam.com/aircraft/p2012-sentinel-smp/

“We have chosen the P2012 Sentinel because of its versatility and especially its multiple projects profiles capability” said Samy Dadoucha, General Manager of SFS Aviation

“The P2012 design fits perfectly to the Special Mission market, where operators benefit of the high payload and great mission flexibility, while being supported by the all-weather capabilities and low operating costs offered by the Sentinel series aircraft. We are delighted to have SFS among our valuable Special Mission customers.” says Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 Sales & Business Development Manager.

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First TECNAM P2012 “SMP” Special Mission Platform Configuration for AirborneHydroMapping GmbH https://tecnam.com/first-tecnam-p2012-smp-special-mission-platform-configuration-for-airbornehydromapping-gmbh/ https://tecnam.com/first-tecnam-p2012-smp-special-mission-platform-configuration-for-airbornehydromapping-gmbh/#respond Tue, 11 Feb 2020 13:27:13 +0000 https://tecnam.com/?p=14789

Capua, Italy — Tecnam announced today that the Austrian-German engineering and surveying company AirborneHydroMapping GmbH (AHM GmbH) is extending its fleet and survey possibilities with the new Special Mission Platform aircraft for aerial mapping, based on the 11-seat P2012 Traveller.

With the great success of the P2006T in Special Mission Platform (about 100 platforms sold and flying worldwide), Tecnam designed the P2012 structure with Special Mission in mind from the very beginning. As an example, all the control lines have been moved sidewards, in order to keep the central fuselage section free and allow room for two 735x567mm (28.9×22.3in) hatches, capable of accommodating the majority of sensors, cameras, lidar and mission equipment available worldwide. Twin-engine configuration guarantees the hatches and cabin to be always free from exhaust, so the risk of carbon monoxide will never be an issue with the P2012 SMP.

As with the P2006T SMP, the P2012 is available in several configurations and options, allowing the customer (or the mission system integration service company) to best tune the investment.  The standard configuration features, in fact, two hatches with on-ground removable covers, multiple sockets for 28VDC mission power (up to 3.360W available) and a seat retrofit kit to allow restoration of the passenger configuration. There is a wide range of options available to customize the SMP, such as 115/230VAC plugs, 14VDC connectors, mission screen for pilot, operator console, electrically operated sliding doors for hatches, antennae pre-installation and approval. Tecnam also offers a wide range of services, from dedicated fitting plates to turnkey solutions, ensuring that the customer will always be confident about its aerial platform choice: the P2012 SMP.

The Tecnam P2012 features a sleek, modern design with state-of-the-art equipment, fixed landing gear, robust interiors and easy-to-replace parts. Like all Tecnam aircraft, the Traveller offers high efficiency and low maintenance costs with its simple and easily accessed airframe and systems. The aircraft is powered by two Lycoming 6-cylinder TEO-540-C1A turbo engines. It is the first piston-powered aircraft with electronic management of engine power, which, coupled with the Garmin autopilot, enables a reduced workload for pilots and a great extension of the engine life.

Walter De Costa, Tecnam Global Sales & Marketing Director, said: “Tecnam is very proud to be associated with such an environmentally-friendly company. We feel honoured that our aircraft are contributing to this highly essential and important work.”

Frank Steinbacher, AHM Airborne Mapping Director: “We are excited to have the P2012 Traveller soon in our fleet. This will increase our range of operations and raise the level of quality of service to offer to our customers. Since our first P2006T, Tecnam have always had the right answer to our needs.”

About AHM, AirborneHydroMapping

Amongst its many services, the environmentally conscious firm routinely carries out aerial surveying and mapping, taking measurements and collecting data over land and water through simultaneous acquisition of high-resolution 3D images, topo-bathymetric laser scans, spectral and thermal imagery. The company already owns a twin-engine Tecnam P2006T SMP that has proven to be a great success. With the new P2012 Traveller SMP, operational flexibility and the customer’s most important demand of seasonal independent mobilization for survey missions all over Europe, Eastern Europe and Northern Africa, can now be fulfilled.

AHM is your cooperation partner for high-level spatial data capturing and analysis. We are focused on customer-dedicated analysis and development of soft- and hardware solutions, mainly covering the fields of environmental needs and their further processing.

www.ahm.co.at

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