St. Barth Executive, the French VIP airline based in the Caribbean, has started scheduled operations with the two delivered P2012 STOLs. A third aircraft is expected in September.

The first passenger flight took place on August 1st, 2024 from Guadeloupe (PTP/TFFR) to St. Barth (SBH/TFFJ), operated under the AIR INTER ILES brand by St. Barth Executive. With a regular schedule of three daily flights, and up to six in high season, this 50-minute route offers a reliable and affordable connection for locals and tourists, linking islands previously accessible only by boat.
The P2012 STOL, ideal for the West Indies, is well-suited to demanding runways like Saint-Barthélemy (646m long runway), thanks to its short takeoff (425m) and landing distances (360m) and certified “10° (17.5%) steep approach”. Its modern design, focuses on passenger comfort and allows St. Barth Executive to deliver a high-end experience across the Caribbean.

Connecting Caribbean islands that are difficult to reach by plane? Keeping operating costs and downtime low? Offering a premium experience to passengers at the same timeFor many, this might have seemed like an ambitious dream, almost utopian. But for Vincent Beauvarlet, President of St. Barth Executive, it was a clear objective.With the arrival of the P2012 STOL, this vision becomes reality. Designed to meet the region’s demanding conditions while ensuring comfort and efficiency, the aircraft is a perfect match for St. Barth Executive’s mission.

“The P2012 lands and takes off perfectly in St. Barth and offers us an attractive payload. Finally, we have an air vector that allows us to connect our islands with controlled operating costs”

Vincent Beauvarlet

Président, St Barth Executive

Discovering the P2012 STOL

Currently operating the P2012 STOL for the first time, Valentine Tahan, a seasoned pilot with SBH Executive, brings both experience and enthusiasm to the cockpit. What struck him immediately was the aircraft’s handling. Smooth and responsive, especially at lower speeds, the Tecnam delivers a level of finesse that sets it apart in its category.

The aircraft’s full glass cockpit is another standout feature. The avionics suite is impressively complete, providing pilots with a modern, intuitive interface. A dedicated engine page displays all engine parameters in real time, contributing to a streamlined flying experience that emphasizes both safety and simplicity.

Valentine points out that transitioning from a Cessna Caravan to the Tecnam comes with noticeable differences, not just in performance, but also in feel. The lighter, more agile Tecnam offers a level of control that’s hard to match, especially when operating in tight, technical environments. Valentine notes:

“It feels like a pilot’s aircraft through and through. Everything is right where you need it! The avionics, the engine monitoring, the responsiveness.”

Indeed, the design is as functional as it is elegant. Built for short-field operations, the P2012 STOL performs exceptionally well on runways like the legendary strip at St. Barts, where space is limited and precision is everything. For Valentine, the appeal lies not only in the performance but also in the joy of light aviation. Flying smaller aircraft allows for a more connected, hands-on experience, something that’s often lost in the world of large commercial liners. Whether it’s tackling a technical airfield or simply enjoying the sensation of flight, the Tecnam STOL delivers.

Saint-Barthélemy, French West Indies – In the closing day of the 2025 Caribavia Tecnam is proud to announce the appointment of St Barth Executive – Air Inter Isles as an Authorized Service Center for the Tecnam P2012 series. Based in Saint-Barthélemy, French West Indies, St Barth Executive will provide in the “heart” of the Caribbean market factory-authorized maintenance, technical support, and parts, for the expanding fleet of Tecnam P2012 aircraft operating throughout the Caribbean region as well as across Americas.

This strategic partnership marks a further step forward in Tecnam’s commitment to customer support, ensuring that operators across the region have access to prompt, expert service and reduced downtime. St Barth Executive, a leading regional operator with direct experience operating the Tecnam P2012 STOL, brings deep operational knowledge and technical expertise to the role.

“Tecnam makes once again a tangible step towards its operators enhancing the local support while contemporarily contributing to the local growth in the region. We are thrilled to announce, here at Carivabia, that St Barth Executive is joining our growing global network of service centers, adding a maintenance hub and repair facility in the heart of Caribbean.” said Francesco Sferra, TECNAM P2012 Sales and Business Development Manager. “Their proven capabilities, professionalism, and familiarity with the P2012 platform make them an ideal partner to support our customers in the region. The presence of a local MRO is fundamental in our view to overcome all the challenges of the support in the Caribbean region.”

The Tecnam P2012 Traveller is gaining rapid traction among regional airlines, charter companies, and special mission operators for its reliability, modern avionics, and versatility. With the addition of St Barth Executive as an Authorized Service Center, operators can now count on regional support that meets Tecnam’s high standards of service excellence.

“We are proud and honored that TECNAM has appointed Saint-Barth Executive as the first Authorized Service Center for the P2012 aircraft series in the Caribbean. This recognition reflects the trust TECNAM places in our technical expertise and operational commitment” said Vincent Beauvarlet – Président, St Barth Executive. Over the past years, we have made significant investments in our two maintenance facilities, in Guadeloupe and Saint-Martin, equipping them with state-of-the-art tooling, extensive spare parts stock, and highly qualified teams.

Our infrastructure is not only unique in the Caribbean, but also fully autonomous and designed for rapid deployment: we can mobilize parts, tools, and technicians anywhere in the region in under an hour to support P2012 operators. This new partnership reinforces our ambition to provide modern, mobile, and reliable maintenance services across the Caribbean, ensuring every TECNAM owner benefits from world-class support, wherever they operate.”

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, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Ireland, Panama, Peru, UK, Uruguay, USA.

The new aircraft allows the Caribbean-based carrier to open up new routes.

St. Barth, Guadeloupe – Tecnam announced today that St. Barth Executive, the French VIP airline based in the Caribbean, has commenced scheduled operations with the two P2012 STOLs already delivered. A third P2012 is scheduled for September.

The first passenger flight was operated on August 1st from Guadeloupe (SBH/TFFR) to St Barth (SBH/TFFJ) and has been operated under the AIR INTER ILES brand by St Barth Executive.

With a standard schedule of three flights per day, and up to six flights per day during the high season, this 50-minute flight will allow for a constant, affordable, dependable, and distinguished daily connection for locals and tourists between the islands. This new route has been eagerly awaited as it is connecting islands that were previously only accessible by boat.

The Short Take-Off and Landing variant of the P2012 is the perfect platform for a unique environment like the West Indies, especially for runways like Saint-Barthélemy that require a significant approach gradient due to the very close proximity of a hill on the approach path. The P2012 STOL, with its 425m takeoff distance and its 360m landing distance, coupled to a certified “10° (17.5%) steep approach” grants outstanding performance over the 646 metre long runway.

Tecnam’s innovative and modern design of an aircraft built with commuter passengers in mind will allow St Barth Executive to bring the comfort and luxury of modern amenities and ergonomic design to their service in the Caribbean, providing a high level of service to their communities.

Comfortably seating nine passengers with one or two crew, the P2012 STOL is a new generation, turbocharged, twin-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft. The introduction to the St Barth Executive fleet will offer experiences that discerning travellers expect, such as premium interiors, in-seat power, superior legroom and under-seat stowage.

Giovanni Pascale, Tecnam Managing Director, said: “”We are delighted that St Barth Executive has chosen the P2012 STOL. Today we celebrate the start of operations at St. Barth Executive and congratulate Vincent on his professionalism and passion. We are proud that an Italian, European aircraft allows greater mobility and transport in the Caribbean islands!”

Vincent Beauvarlet – Président, St Barth Executive, said: “We are very pleased to have met our deadlines with TECNAM. This was made possible by a great teamwork with TECNAM and St. Barth Executive, which led us to start operations on time.

We carried out dozens of hours of training and pilot releases, which allowed us to test the performance and operation of the STOL, which met the specifications perfectly.

The P2012 lands and takes off perfectly in St Barth and offers us an attractive payload. Finally, we have an air vector that allows us to connect our islands with controlled operating costs. Once again, we would like to thank TECNAM for their continued commitment and support, as well as their availability day and night. Our thanks also go to the French Civil Aviation Authority, which has also found the resources to enable us to open these routes on time for the benefit of the populations of all these islands”.

Learn more about the P2012 STOL:

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

About St Barth Executive

St Barth Executive is a VIP Air Charter company located in St Barth, offering direct flights connecting St Barts with the US, the Caribbean and Latin America, ensuring the safest and finest travel experience.

Founded in 2018, based in St Barth, with secondary bases in Guadeloupe and St Martin, St Barth Executive is a French operator EASA-certificated, managing and operating a fleet of Pilatus PC-12 NG/ NGX and now Tecnam P2012

https://www.stbarthexecutive.com/