Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has selected the Tecnam Aircraft P-92 MkII to fly in future flight competitions.

CAPUA – Chosen due to its wide variance of flight capabilities — including speeds, visibility, advanced avionics and innovative interior design, along with the low operating cost — the Tecnam P-92 MkII will be piloted by the Eagles Flight Team, representing Embry‑Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus. The Eagles Flight Team competes at the annual National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s (NIFA) National and Regional Safety and Flight Evaluation Conferences (SAFECON).

The aircraft will be used within the competition to perform message drops, navigation, power-off landings, short-field landings and numerous other competitive events. The Eagles Flight Team boasts a long record of success in Region IX flight competition.

According to Ken Byrnes, Embry-Riddle’s assistant dean and Flight chair, “Our selection of the Tecnam P-92 at Embry-Riddle reflects a step change in the continuation of providing safe, reliable and cost-efficient platforms for our Eagle’s Flight Team to remain competitive in the future.”

“The P92 is a stable, solid and cost-effective platform that has proven to be the go-to aircraft for flight school programs around the world,” added Walter Da Costa, Chief Sales Officer. “We are excited to see the Eagles Flight Team piloting Tecnam’s into the future.”

The P92’s short-field performance, excellent climb characteristics and efficiency are now teamed with the MkII’s composite fuselage, granting improved cruise performances. The cabin volume has also been increased, allowing for wider seats, additional fore and aft adjustment and improved ergonomics. Advanced Garmin G3X touch avionics are available with synthetic view and ground proximity warning, providing additional navigation and situational awareness.

Tradition, innovation and vision. These factors are spearheading Tecnam to wider horizons. Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, Tecnam is offering the greenest training fleet in the world. Flight schools operating Tecnam’s single- and twin-engine fleet can save as much as 10 tonnes of CO² emissions for every single student graduating with a Commercial Pilot License – a 60% reduction compared to fleet using 100LL fuel on a journey of 155 flight hours, 30h of which on twin (www.Tecnam.com/soar-greener).

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Capua, Italy March 29 – Italian premium aircraft manufacturer TECNAM has confirmed its participation in this year’s Sun n’ Fun Airshow in Lakeland, Florida. The brand will showcase its fleet of ecofriendly aircraft, showcasing the most complete portfolio of solutions in terms of innovation, performance, efficiency and style.

Sun n’ Fun Airshow participants will be able to explore TECNAM’s broad fleet of aircraft: from the commercial aircraft led by the P2012 Traveller, to IFR four seat, the twin engine P2006T and the class-leading, P2010 TDI as well as the Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) P92mkII and P2008.

According to Managing Director Giovanni Pascale Langer, TECNAM’s sustainable programs have received great interest from the U.S. customers and media.

“We are leveraging cross-industry expertise via strategic partnerships to develop technologies that are not only sustainable, but also scalable and economically viable,” said Pascale Langer. “I look forward to sharing our progress and vision with Sun n’ Fun Airshow participants this year.”

TECNAM’s U.S. Director of Sales David Copeland added that the company is uniquely positioned to address the industry’s needs for innovative and more efficient solutions.

“From the growing concerns over fuel pricing to energy and fuel availability, economic value, new and fresh certifications, innovation, style and safety, TECNAM provides the most complete portfolio of solutions in the industry,” said Copeland. “This is a company with a rich, 74-year-long legacy and the vision and the vigor of a game-changing startup.”

Sun n’ Fun Airshow participants can visit TECNAM’s booth April 5-10.

The line of certified CS23 FAR23 aircraft displayed were the Twin Engine P2006T both in civilian and Special Mission Platform version, the Single Engine Piston four seat P2010 and the newest addition to the CS23 fleet: the new P2002JF two seat IFR. This two seater premiered at AERO 2019 featuring the new Garmin G500 Txi and it is without any doubt the most affordable solution on the market for a IFR training. The line of certified CS23 FAR23 aircraft displayed were the Twin Engine P2006T  both in civilian and Special Mission Platform version, the Single Engine Piston four seat P2010 and the newest addition to the CS23 fleet: the new  P2002JF two seat IFR. This two seater premiered at AERO 2019 featuring the new Garmin G500 Txi and it is without any doubt the most affordable solution on the market for a IFR training. During AERO, a number of flight schools, including three launch customers F-AIR from Czech Republic, Bartolini Air from Poland and EAS Barcelona Europe from Spain have already selected the P2002JF MkII as their ideal aeroplane for students initial training towards the ATPL.

As well as sales of the CS23 FAR 23 lines confirmed the sales expectation, there was an outstanding reaction to the new UL model showcasing for the first time at AERO19, as the new P92 Echo MkII. After 27 years and many different versions, the P92 Echo MkII arrives as the modern culmination of Tecnam knowhow and expertise in aircraft manufacturing, coupling retro style and modern solutions.

The P92 Echo MkII, together with the low wing Sierra MkII, has been developed for the new European Union 600kg ULM category and is available in those countries where this category is approved by their local Civil Aviation Authorities.

Many airlines and operators showed their interest in the flagship 11 seat P2012 Traveller that was certified last December. The Type Certificate was officially handed over during AERO to Tecnam’s CEO, Paolo Pascale, by EASA representatives Rachel Daeschler (Certification Director), Dominique Roland (Head of General Aviation) and Maximilian Maas (PCM P2012 e P2010).

On Friday, April 12th, together with Siemens and Rotax, Tecnam presented to the AERO community the H3PS project, that will research a marketable solution for a parallel  hybrid aircraft based on the Tecnam four seat P2010. First testing flights are scheduled for 2021.

Paolo Pascale, Tecnam CEO said: “We are so delightful to feel that we are so much in line with our customers, anticipating their needs and fulfil their taste, providing safe aircraft with pleasant flying qualities, affordable in the acquisition and operating costs and with a pure Italian style. The number of sales during AERO confirms that the work we are doing is in the right direction.”