Tecnam may be a relative newcomer to the U.S. market, but the company has a rich aviation history dating back to 1948. The Pascale family launched into aviation by designing a variety of aircraft for themselves and their customers.
One aircraft in particular, the P55 Tornado, caught the attention of enthusiasts by winning the prestigious Giro di Sicilia air race. From that success, the family gained enough notoriety and confidence to start the first company—Partenavia.
