Capua, Italy — Tecnam is proud to announce the delivery of its flagship P2012 Traveller demonstrator aircraft to Transair Leasing Inc., following a highly successful participation at F-AIR Colombia 2025. This important milestone underscores Tecnam’s strategic expansion into the Andean region and reinforces its commitment to supporting regional certification, sales, and demonstration efforts.

The demonstration aircraft, powered by two 375 hp Continental GTSIO-520-S engines,  has been stationed in Quito, Ecuador, where it will serve as a regional icon for private, commercial, and special mission operations. This move lays the groundwork for Tecnam’s upcoming Regional Demo Tour across Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, showcasing the P2012 Traveller’s unparalleled versatility, aerodynamic excellence, and Italian craftsmanship.

The P2012 Traveller is a state-of-the-art aircraft designed for efficiency, comfort, and reliability. As a demonstrator, it plays a vital role in building awareness and demonstrating Tecnam’s capabilities to prospective clients in the region. The aircraft’s participation in air shows and private events will enhance market interest and facilitate regional certification efforts.
More info on the P2012: https://tecnam.com/aircraft/p2012-traveller/

Having a dedicated demo aircraft in the region provides Tecnam and its partners with a powerful platform to engage with stakeholders, demonstrate performance, and accelerate approval processes in Ecuador, Panama, and other markets—paving the way for future sales and mission applications.

“Our delivery of the first P2012 Traveller to Ecuador marks an exciting chapter for Tecnam in the Andean region.” Said Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 Special Mission Platforms Sales & Business Development Manager and Experimental Test Pilot.
“This aircraft exemplifies our relentless pursuit of innovation, aerodynamic excellence, and Italian design. We are delighted to see it become a key asset in building regional awareness, generating leads, and supporting certification initiatives. Tecnam’s commitment is to offer the most advanced, reliable, and versatile aircraft to our customers worldwide.”

Diego Ribadeneira, Director of Transair Leasing stated: “Our joint participation at F-AIR Colombia 2025 earlier this month was a resounding success. We proudly introduced the Tecnam P2012 to the Andean region and officially launched Transair Leasing’s regional representation. The aircraft quickly became a crowd favorite, sparking strong interest for private, commercial, and specialized operations across Colombia and Ecuador. We are truly impressed by the aircraft’s superlative build quality, Italian sleekness, and aerodynamically advanced design. We remain committed to showcasing the P2012 across the region to increase awareness and drive future sales.”

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 Traveller 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/

Set to Debut at F-AIR airshow

Capua, Italy – Tecnam proudly announces that its flagship aircraft, the P2012 Traveller, has received full validation from AEROCIVIL, Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority. This milestone enables Tecnam and its local partner, Transair Leasing, to officially offer the aircraft to commercial operators across Colombia, marking a new era in regional air mobility.

To celebrate this achievement, the P2012 Traveller will make its debut at the F-AIR Colombia Airshow in Rionegro, Antioquia, where aviation professionals and the public will have the opportunity to explore the aircraft up close. The event, one of Latin America’s most important aviation exhibitions, provides the perfect stage to showcase the P2012’s capabilities to Colombian operators and government stakeholders.

With seating for up to 11 passengers, state-of-the-art Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, and excellent performance even on short or unimproved runways, the P2012 is ideal for Colombia’s challenging geography, from remote jungle strips to mountain towns and island runways.

Giovanni Pascale Langer, Managing Director of Tecnam, said: “We are thrilled to bring the P2012 Traveller to Colombia with the support of our local dealer Transair Leasing. The validation by AEROCIVIL and our presence at F-AIR demonstrate our strong commitment to meeting the needs of Latin American operators seeking modern, cost-effective, and reliable solutions for regional transport.”

Transair Leasing, Tecnam’s official dealer in Colombia, will provide comprehensive sales, support, and maintenance services for the P2012, ensuring customers benefit from strong local backing and personalized service.

The P2012 is already in service with regional carriers and specialized operators worldwide, including in the U.S., Europe, and the Caribbean. Its versatility makes it a top choice for:

• Scheduled regional routes
• Medical evacuation (medevac)
• Air cargo transport
• Charter, tourism, and government operations

Tradition, innovation and vision. These factors are taking Tecnam to new horizons. Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, Tecnam offers the greenest training fleet in the world. Flight schools using Tecnam’s single and twin engine fleet can save up to 10 tonnes of CO₂ emissions for each student who completes a Commercial Pilot Licence – a 60% reduction compared to a fleet using 100LL fuel across 155 flight hours, including 30 hours in a twin (www.Tecnam.com/soar-greener).

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/

Secrets,Surprises, and Soaring Facts from Inside the TECNAM world

When the P2012 Traveller  was finally certified  byt the Euoropean authority EASA, the challenge was to grant the FAA validation of the United States, as our lauch customer was the big regional airline Cape Air, based in Boston. The journey was  not easy at all, and a small team of 3 to 4 people had to travel more than once in the USA to support the customer and the FAA as they unexpectedly reviewed and evaluated almost every EASA certification document in preparation of the required “evaluation flight test”.

It finally happened, but eventually the most dangerous event risked to freeze (literally!) the validation of the aircraft capability to fly into known icing conditions: the pitot probe was not approved, or qualified, to the very latest TSO and SAE specifications, being such specifications published only few years before. While EASA accepted that Tecnam could have used probes which are still today approved for many airplanes, including all turboprops, FAA refused to do so and we started an extremely frustrating “search for the product”, to discover that no one ever developed and TSO approved a suitable unit compliant with the very latest standard for needed class and category. One (US) company offered to develop and sell the units, asking for 6 months, Hundreds thousands USD for Non-Recurring Costs and extremely expensive recurring costs for each probe. As the rush for delivering increased the internal pressure, Tecnam Board was ready and willing to invest both NRC and RC, but the 6 months projection was a non-shrinkable threshold. Not even the financial impact, rather the timeline was therefore the hint of one of Tecnam R&D greatest l success: it was July, 2019, and the team started the design from scratch of a pitot probe, defining all possible methods to qualify it  and to have it approved as part of the aircraft equipment. The FAA feedback to the Tecnam head of R&D was discouraging:

 “Fabio, only one aircraft manufacturer attempted to produce pitot probes, and it was when the qualification protocols were not stringent as they are now.  They failed to achieve the milestone… It will be not easy.”

Three months later, several icing wind tunnel sessions (both in New York as well as in the close-by CIRA, expensive but capable of simulating the Supercooled Liquid Droplets), the first pitot probe manufactured by an airframer and approved to fly into known icing conditions, had been accepted by the FAA (with compliments!) and cleared the P2012 aircraft USA validation. At the end of the day, “bills-in-hand”, Tecnam also saved 75% of NRC and we save(d) 89% of recurring costs. Still today, looking at the “sub-assemblies” assembly lines and batches of pitot probe (now used on all Tecnam planes), we feel proud of the initiative taken.

FABIO RUSSO

CHIEF PROJECT R&D AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

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/

The Alaskan operator has taken delivery of its third P2012 Traveller to continue to expand its operations.

Lakeland – Tecnam and Kenai Aviation are pleased to announce the addition of a third Tecnam Traveller to the Kenai fleet.

Kenai Aviation introduced the first P2012 Traveller in 2022, with the N212US that entered in service in Alaska immediately after the delivery ceremony held at the 2022 Sun n Fun in Lakeland.

At the 2023 edition of the show Kenai accepted the delivery of their second P2012 Traveller, tail number N244US, that boosted the operations in Alaska, allowing in just 24 months to introduce a third Traveller, again delivered at this 2024 Sun n Fun airshow.

Kenai has been operating the Traveller to transport passengers and freight for 24 months (initial 12 months based on a single aircraft, and the last 12 months based on two aircraft) with remarkable results:

• 28,278 passengers flown.
• 28,926 lb of freight transported.
• 7,652 flights performed.
• 4,992 flight hours logged.

The perfect match between the proven Tecnam P2012 Traveller design and the close-knit Kenai team has led to a successful operation despite the harsh and extreme operating environment of Alaska.

Customer satisfaction, on board comfort and space, and high dispatch reliability, have made the Traveller the “aircraft of choice” for the short haul operations in the Anchorage area.

This third aircraft acquisition allows Kenai Aviation to boost frequencies and better serve the local Alaskan communities.

The Traveller, which comfortably seats nine passengers with one or two crew, is a new generation, turbocharged, twin-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft. The addition to Kenai Aviation’s fleet provides customers with cost-effective and diverse configuration options, while still delivering the experience that discerning travelers expect, such as premium interiors, in-seat power, superior legroom and under-seat stowage.

The aircraft’s TKS de-icing capabilities and robust design allow Kenai to provide reliable and on-time service to communities in Alaska’s challenging weather environment.

Learn more about the P2012 Traveller:

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

Joel Caldwell,  Kenai Aviation CEO/Owner said, “Our third P2012 is the proof we have found the aircraft that is perfectly suited for our commuter markets in the state of Alaska. The P2012, designed specifically to meet the needs of our scheduled commuter markets in South Central Alaska, has exceeded our expectations.”

Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 & Special Mission Platform Sales and Business Development Manager: “Tecnam is proud to deliver this third aircraft to Kenai Aviation. It is not only a further step ahead in the service provided by the Kenai Company to the local community, but it is also attesting the P2012 Traveller capabilities in the extremely cold weather environment of Alaska and fitting easily any business plan.”.

About Kenai Aviation

Kenai Aviation has been in business since 1961 and is the oldest operating family business in Kenai, AK. The Caldwell family acquired Kenai Aviation in 2018 and is continuing the legacy of safe, reliable, air travel. Along with the addition of twin turbo prop aircraft for long distance on demand charters, Kenai Aviation is now providing scheduled flight service for our communities in South Central Alaska.

https://www.kenaiaviation.com/

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.

Alaskan operator accepts delivery of the second P2012 Traveller to expand operations.

Lakeland – Tecnam and Kenai Aviation are pleased to announce the addition of a second Tecnam Traveller to the Kenai fleet in just one year. After the first aircraft pickup at the 2022 Sun n Fun, Kenai Aviation has been operating the P2012 Tecnam Traveller since April 2022.

The P2012 Traveller has exceeded the needs of Kenai’s Aviation Operations in Alaska. The high level of customer satisfaction on the routes flown also testifies the well-matched pairing between the Aircraft and the Operator. This second aircraft acquisition allows Kenai Aviation to double frequencies and better serve the local Alaskan communities.

The Traveller, which comfortably seats nine passengers with one or two crew, is a new generation, turbocharged, twin-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft. The addition to Kenai Aviation’s fleet provides customers with cost-effective and diverse configuration options, while still delivering the experience that discerning travelers expect, such as premium interiors, in-seat power, superior legroom and under-seat stowage.

The aircraft’s TKS de-icing capabilities and robust design allow Kenai to provide reliable and on-time service to communities in Alaska’s challenging weather environment.

Learn more about the P2012 Traveller:
https://tecnam.com/aircraft/p2012-traveller/

Joel Caldwell,  Kenai Aviation CEO/Owner said, “We have finally found an aircraft that is perfectly suited for our commuter markets in the state of Alaska. The P2012, designed specifically to meet the needs of our scheduled commuter markets in South Central Alaska, has exceeded our expectations.”

Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 & Special Mission Platform Sales and Business Development Manager: “Tecnam is proud to deliver this second aircraft to Kenai Aviation. It is not only a further step ahead in the service provided by the Kenai Company to the local community, but it is also attesting the P2012 Traveller capabilities in the extremely cold weather environment of Alaska.”.

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.

About Kenai Aviation

Kenai Aviation has been in business since 1961 and is the oldest operating family business in Kenai, AK. The Caldwell family acquired Kenai Aviation in 2018 and is continuing the legacy of safe, reliable, air travel. Along with the addition of twin turbo prop aircraft for long distance on demand charters, Kenai Aviation is now providing scheduled flight service for our communities in South Central Alaska.

https://www.kenaiaviation.com/

CAPUA – Tecnam announced today the introduction of the new P2012 STOL dedicated to Short Take Off and Landing (STOL) operations, specifically designed to operate across the most demanding commercial airports in the world.
Addressing the needs of a market niche that was left undeveloped and unsupported for decades, Tecnam is once again providing a solution to those operators that seek for their business a modern, spacious, comfortable, safe yet stylish aircraft, with outstanding STOL capabilities.

The P2012 STOL is the only twin piston with Short Take-Off Landing capabilities compliant to the latest certification amendments. It offers a 3680 kg / 8113 lb Maximum Gross Weight, while guaranteeing a modern design, wide and comfortable cabin, and 11 seats.

The interior accommodation is enhanced by a central aisle, a dedicated window for each of the 9 single passengers, no bench/double seats, and the best passengers’ amenities such as USB ports, cabin Air Conditioning, individual fresh and hot air outlets, dedicated reading light, seat pockets and cup-holders.
The interiors design and the superb view provided by the “high wing” configuration provide a “best-in-class” experience for the flights to typical “exotic” STOL destinations.

Mission accomplishment and flight safety enhancement pass through a modern cockpit with latest technology, including state-of-the-art G1000 NXi avionic system, and GFC700 specifically tuned autopilot. Active and connected flight deck (Bluetooth, flight stream, Iridium) and a toolbox of modern aids (Wx radar, storm scope, inset map, Synthetic Vision™) are provided to reduce workload and fatigue while increasing mission effectiveness.

From a comfort perspective the P2012 STOL offers a +34% wider cabin, +24% larger seat pitch, +188% higher luggage weight allowance and +303% better luggage volume when compared to the most known British STOL aircraft, and does it all in accordance with the latest certification standards.

From the performance perspective the P2012 STOL can easily and more comfortably carry an equivalent payload of the most known British STOL aircraft while matching its takeoff and landing performances, moreover, the P2012 STOL can also outperform its useful load by 20% up to a remarkable value of 1284 kg / 2830 lb while performing a STOL mission.

At Maximum Takeoff Weight of 3680 kg / 8113 lb, the take-off run takes only 275 m / 900 ft and to clear the obstacle the takeoff distance is achieved in just 425 m / 1395 ft. Even better at the 3630 Kg Maximum Landing Weight where the landing distance from the obstacle takes only 360 m / 1180 ft and the impressive ground run requires just 155 m / 510 ft.

There are thousands of regional and local STOL airports around the world needing an outclassing airframe, superior performances, the latest safety and a 21st Century design, capable of lifting off from prepared and unprepared strips of less than 300 m / 1000 ft.

P2012 STOL
The P2012 STOL, developed by the renown and innovating Tecnam Research and Development team, is available in the passenger and multi-mission configurations (combi, cargo, air ambulance). Fully interchangeable, the 11-seat, twin-engine, fixed gear, unpressuried Tecnam can quickly and easily be converted from a 9-passenger carrier into a special-purpose aircraft… and back again.

The aircraft main features are:

• Two flight deck plus nine passenger single seat cabin accommodation.
• Two six cylinders, turbocharged, piston engines.
• Single Pilot certified in VFR and IFR.
• PBN certified for GPS approaches.
• No type rating issue/renewal required.
• Easy maintenance.

Following the successful completion of the preliminary P2012 STOL flight test campaign in early 2022, the aircraft has entered its final configuration moving on to the certification phase in 2023.

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

“For decades, STOL aircraft market have been left undeveloped and unsupported, leaving operators with very little options for supporting and expanding their operations. Tecnam’s response to meeting the needs of these businesses is a modern aircraft that addresses current needs with an innovative solution. Manufacturing the STOL of the 21st Century grants accessibility to the world’s most remote and challenging commercial airports, increasing the regional connectivity while exceeding customers’ expectations”. Said Giovanni Pascale, Tecnam’s Managing Director.

“Tecnam took up the challenge of providing a modern, safe, and efficient solution to one of the most demanding aircraft commercial missions: the STOL mission. Developing and testing this aircraft provided the opportunity to outperform current ageing aircraft, while facing nowadays more restrictive safety regulations. The P2012 STOL delivers best in class takeoff and landing capabilities while contemporarily offering the latest ergonomic design and passenger comfort, elevating the passengers’ experience in the STOL mission to the ultimate aviation standards”. Said Francesco Sferra, P2012 Sales & Business Development Manager and Experimental Test Pilot at Tecnam.