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/

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/