Tecnam's 11-Seat P2012 Makes Progress

Tecnam’s 11-Seat P2012 Makes Progress

Pia Bergqvist

Thursday, June 04, 2015 at 07:43 PM ET

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Italian airplane maker Tecnam is developing the 11-seat P2012 Traveller twin, with the first prototype expected to be completed by year-end and its maiden flight early next year.
The P2012 is designed for versatile operations, including unimproved airfields and as a low-cost replacement for short-hop airliners, targeting uses such as cargo, medevac, and VIP services.
Powered by two 350hp Lycoming engines, it offers a range over 600 nm and a cruise speed of 175 knots, with a practical passenger payload of approximately 1,700-2,000 lbs depending on fuel load.

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Italian airplane maker Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam is quickly breaking into the certified market. After recently achieving EASA certification for its P2010 four-seat single, the company is hard at work on the 11-seat P2012 Traveller twin. The company says it is making good progress on the first prototype and expects to have the airplane completed by the end of the year.

The first flight is expected to take place early next year and Tecnam hopes to finish its P2012 production facility in Capua, Italy, around the same time.