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.

Oshkosh, WI – TECNAM and Legends Airways today announced an aircraft purchase agreement for a fleet of 5 initial aircraft for the fixed-wing flight training school. The purchase consists of two (2) P2008 LSA, two (2) P2010 standard category 4 place and one (1) P2006T twin.

This kind of acquisition is what Tecnam calls “Fleet Solution”, where a Flight School can offer different models to cover all the flight training requirements, from initial training to Complex (Multi engine, Variable Pitch Propeller and Retractable Landing Gear). With incredibly low operating costs, and competitive rates for students, the school has Tecnam as a single source for all needs. The Tecnam platforms for training is based on very modern aircraft models, that exceed a very strict and high level certification process, that, 1950’s design aircraft on the training market cannot meet.

Legends will be utilizing the high wing P2008 LSA for initial through IFR introduction training equipped with the Garmin G3X dual screen system, and Garmin GTN 650. Students will then move to the FAA standard Category P2010 4 place single engine with G1000 NXi and GFC 700 autopilot for completion of IFR, Commercial and CFI Certificates. Finally, students will fly the P2006T light twin with Garmin G1000 NXi to complete their Multi-Commercial and Multi-Engine Instructor Certificates.

“As flight training continues to evolve in the modern age, it is crucial that flight academies progress with the times. That is why Legends Airways is partnering with Tecnam, who shares these beliefs in producing safe, sleek, and innovative aircraft that exemplify what it means to “Learn to Fly” in the 21^st century. We look forward to integrating Tecnams technologically advanced fleet into our academy and providing our students with safety-orientated and world-class training.”  – Justin Dal Colletto, Flight School Director at Legends Airways.  

“Tecnam aircraft being selected by Legends as their next generation training fleet is a high honor. The Tecnam fleet solution offers easy transition to more complex aircraft while leveraging an LSA, a Rotax powered twin and US based AOG support to keep the acquisition and operational costs down. This will allow Legends to continue to provide a safe and cost attainable pathway for students,” said Walter Da Costa, TECNAM Chief Sales Officer .

 “We are delighted at Legends Airways choice for their fixed wing fleet. Our expanded commitment and direct factory involvement to the US market is showing the results we have forecast. We care a lot for our North American customers and training organizations, we are proud to be a partner on their path to success. With the widest line of aircraft in our portfolio, post-sales support and services, Tecnam is not only providing aircraft but a solid Fleet Solution.” said Stefano Mavilio, Tecnam Press & Communication Manager.

About Legends Airways 

Legends Airways, headquartered in Lakeland, Florida, is a Federal Aviation Administration Part-135 on-demand air carrier currently operating all over the United States utilizing cargo Saab 340B’s and a cargo Jetstream 31. In addition to the Part-135 certificate, Legends Airways wholly owns a FAA Part-141/Part-61 flight school. This unique combination provides an advantage over most Part-135 operators, allowing Legends to cater training at a professional level from the beginning to prepare students to serve as safe, responsible, and professional pilots. Simultaneously, the school provides a pipeline of skilled and competent First Officers into their air carrier operation.

For more information on Legends Airways, visit faapart141.com & connect with Legends on Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn.

After a successful Fall semester of providing flight training for Baylor University aviation sciences program using a fleet of 10 Tecnam aircraft, Universal Flight Concepts (UFC) has entered into a purchase agreement to add an additional 18 aircraft to its Waco Texas location serving Baylor University in 2020.

UFC’s program allows Baylor students to experience a one-of-a-kind integrated pilot training system with modern Tecnam aircraft and Tecnam model specific simulators.  Students move from the 2 place P2008, to the P2010 4 place single, to the P2006T four place twin as they progress through the program and ratings.

The additional aircraft will bring the Baylor University Location to 13 P2008, 13 P2010, and 2 P2006T.

When asked about the selection of Tecnam aircraft for this university program Gordon Jiroux, Ph.D., president and CEO of Universal said, “We share in Baylor’s belief that all student training must be innovative and comprehensive, with complete dedication to safety. The selection of a modern efficient all Tecnam fleet maintains a continuity for the students which also benefits our drive for quality, safety, efficient learning, maintenance and dispatch.”

“We are proud of the confidence and trust that UFC has shown in expanding their Tecnam fleet to 28 aircraft.  We look forward to a continued partnership with UFC in training the next generation of aviators.” said Giovanni Pascale Managing Director of Tecnam. 

“TECNAM’s ongoing commitment to practical innovation in piston aircraft has been recognized by the increasing adoption of the Tecnam fleet by high demand flight training operations like UFC. Our partnership with UFC has been instrumental to confirming flight school operations in the US, and we are excited to expand that relationship with these additions to the UFC fleet.” Said Shannon Yeager Tecnam US Director.

Universal Flight Concepts

Universal has distinguished itself over the past decade as one of the largest FAA Part 141 Flight Training Companies in the world. They have had a strong presence in Texas for more than five years with locations at Waco TSTC airport and Dallas Executive Airport, and now have made a long term commitment at Waco Regional Airport, with 9,000 square feet of training rooms, simulators, and 32,000 square feet of hangar space.

https://www.universalheli.com

Baylor University Aviation Sciences

The program offers an aviation sciences major, with either a professional pilot concentration or aircraft dispatch concentration, and an aviation administration major. The program leverages real-world experience in airport management, aircraft accident investigation, aviation law, master flight instruction, commercial aviation, corporate aviation, military aviation and weather analysis and forecasting.

https://www.baylor.edu/aviation/

IAA is a Lakeland, FL-based FAA-certificated ab initio and accelerated flight academy with authority to issue foreign student visas for training. With its focus on training the next generation of domestic and foreign professional pilots, IAA has a modern 12,000 square foot maintenance facility with dedicated maintenance professionals, and over 12,000 square feet of office, onsite dormitory housing for students and training space.

“We are thrilled to have been selected by IAA for their next generation of training aircraft. The P2008 will deliver unprecedented economics to flight schools with its proven low-fuel consumption Rotax engine, next generation avionics suite, durable strategic combination of carbon fiber and metal, and U.S.-based AOG support,” said Shannon Yeager, Tecnam Director of Sales. “We look forward to supporting the IAA team and the entry into service of the P2008 with anticipated aircraft utilization exceeding 1,000 hours per year.”

“The analysis for our fleet renewal was no different from the analysis we have done as airline executives for Boeing and Airbus acquisitions – capital cost, maintenance cost projections, performance, fuel burn, manufacturer support, environmental compatibility, safety, reliability and customer acceptance. The Tecnam product line far exceeded the competition in this analysis and we are proud to be the U.S. 141 fleet launch customer for the P2008,” said Steven Markhoff, IAA President & CEO. “Our commitment to Tecnam is reflected in the arrangement that allows for additional models of Tecnam aircraft. IAA will soon become a Tecnam service center and a showcase for excellence.”