Alaska’s Kenai Aviation Expands Into Scheduled Passenger Service

Company says newly acquired Tecnam P2012 is ideal for commuter missions.

Friday, April 22, 2022 at 04:05 PM ET

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Kenai Aviation’s owner and director of operations, Joel Caldwell (third from left) receives his company's P2012 Traveller at Sun 'n Fun. [Courtesy: Tecnam]

Key Takeaways:

Kenai Aviation is launching new scheduled commuter services between Anchorage and several Alaskan communities, utilizing a newly acquired Tecnam P2012 Traveller to provide more efficient passenger transport.
The Tecnam P2012, a 9-passenger aircraft, fills a strategic gap in their fleet, optimized for frequent, shorter passenger routes and significantly reducing travel times compared to ground transportation.
This expansion marks a shift from a charter-focused business model to a hybrid approach, where scheduled flights are intended to build brand recognition and drive demand for their existing charter operations.

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As Kenai Aviation, an Alaska-based air transport company, awaits the arrival of its new Tecnam P2012 Traveller, pilots and ground crew are getting ready to put the airplane to work hauling passengers by May 2.

There is much to do, from stocking equipment like fire extinguishers and life vests to setting up an online booking system and securing regulatory approvals. Once the airplane arrives, it will need maintenance inspections, and pilots will have to be checked out in it before paying passengers show up. When the preparation is done, the nine-passenger, turbocharged piston twin will begin delivering something the business needs: a more efficient way to carry commuters.