Tecnam Signs Deals for HCH Aviation Fleet Transition

The Italian aircraft manufacturer also announces it has entered into an agreement with a Brazilian flight school that intends to add 30 P92 MkIIs to its fleet.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 02:36 PM ET

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Tecnam and Kenai Aviation announced the addition of a third Tecnam Traveller to the Kenai fleet during a press conference at Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo 2024. [Courtesy: Tecnam]

Key Takeaways:

Tecnam aircraft are gaining significant traction in flight training, with HCH Aviation (Texas) transitioning to an all-Tecnam fleet and EJ Escola Aeronautica Civil (Brazil) committing to add 30 P92 MkIIs, valuing their modern technology, efficiency, and sustainability.
A key selling point for Tecnam's designs is their "green operation," which can substantially reduce carbon emissions for flight schools compared to fleets using 100LL fuel.
Beyond flight training, Tecnam is also expanding into commuter operations, as Kenai Aviation (Alaska) has added a third P2012 Traveller to its fleet for passenger and freight transport in challenging environments.

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The popularity of Tecnam aircraft at the training level continues to grow as evidenced by the increase in its designs being delivered to flight schools around the world.

During a press conference at the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo (SNF) on Thursday in Lakeland, Florida, the Italian aircraft manufacturer announced HCH Aviation, a Part 141 school based in Nacogdoches, Texas, is transitioning to an all-Tecnam fleet.