Tecnam's P2012 STOL was created as a "rugged and durable high wing fixed gear design" with the mission of getting into and out of some of the most demanding commercial airports in the world. [Courtesy: Tecnam]
Key Takeaways:
St Barth Executive is the launch customer for Tecnam's twin-engine P2012 STOL aircraft.
The P2012 STOL's short field capabilities are ideal for the unique and challenging runways in the West Indies, such as Gustaf III Airport in St. Barth.
The aircraft will be used for new scheduled passenger services between Guadeloupe and St. Barth, significantly expanding inter-island travel and operations for St Barth Executive under the Air Inter Iles brand.
St Barth Executive, a French VIP air charter service based in the Caribbean, is scheduled to be the launch customer of Tecnam’s twin-engine P2012 STOL, the aircraft manufacturer announced.
According to Tecnam, the short field capabilities of the 11-place aircraft make it the perfect platform for a unique environment such as the West Indies.
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