Tecnam recently introduced two certified airplanes currently in development: the P2012 Traveller and the P Twenty-Ten. Both of the new airplanes will undergo FAA Part 23 and European Aviation Safety Agency CS-23 certification concurrently.
With the capacity to carry 11 passengers, the P2012 is by far the largest airplane Tecnam has brought to market since it opened its doors in 1948. The high-wing, twin-engine airplane will operate on two Lycoming TEO-540-A1A engines, rated at 350 hp. All Lycoming equipped Tecnams will run on either mogas or avgas. Tecnam North America CEO Phil Solomon says the expected economy fuel burn is less than 30 gallons per hour for both engines. The projected cruise speed is 170 knots at 6,000 feet, and the top speed is targeted at 215 knots. Certification for the Traveller is expected at the end of 2014, and the estimated price of the Traveller is 1.5 million euros ($2.2 million).
