The Tecnam P-Mentor acquired its European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) type certificate on April 7. [Courtesy: Tecnam Aircraft]
Key Takeaways:
Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam announced multiple sales of new aircraft to European flight schools at AERO Expo 22, showcasing its sustainable designs.
Prominent purchasers include Aerotec Pilot School (Spain), Center Air Pilot Academy (Denmark), and Ryanair's approved training partner Bartolini Air.
The schools are primarily acquiring Tecnam P-Mentors and P2006T MKIIs, chosen for their advanced features, fuel efficiency, and significant environmental benefits, including up to 60% reduction in CO2 emissions for pilot training.
Several European flight schools are getting new aircraft made by Tecnam. The Italian aircraft manufacturer announced multiple sales Wednesday during AERO Expo 22 in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
The event showcases the latest in general aviation technology, and several schools are taking advantage of the sustainable designs manufactured by Tecnam.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.