Tecnam, Apex Aviation Collaborate to Supply Maritime Patrol Aircraft

The twin-engine P2012 slated for the Taiwan Coast Guard will be outfitted with surveillance and identification equipment.

Jonathan Welsh

Thursday, September 21, 2023 at 10:10 AM ET

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Tecnam P2012 [Courtesy: Tecnam]

Key Takeaways:

Tecnam is partnering with Apex Aviation to develop and supply special-mission P2012 Sentinel SMP aircraft for the Taiwanese government.
The P2012 Sentinel SMP will be equipped with IMSAR systems for surveillance and maritime patrol, specifically targeting the Taiwan Coast Guard.
This collaboration expands the mission capabilities of the P2012, building on Apex Aviation's previous purchases of the aircraft for other operations like skydiving, tourism, and ambulance services.

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Tecnam has announced it is expanding the mission capabilities of its P2012 twin as part of a collaboration with Apex Aviation, based in Taitung, Taiwan, to supply special-mission aircraft for the Taiwanese government.

Under a memorandum of understanding, the companies will develop a special mission version of the P2012 Sentinel SMP using equipment from IMSAR for surveillance and maritime patrol. The companies made the announcement during the opening of TADTE 2023, the Taipei Aerospace and Defense Technology Exhibition.