Kenai Aviation Adds Tecnam P2012 to Alaskan Fleet

The family-run airline and charter operation is growing its fleet to keep up with demand.

Jonathan Welsh

Friday, March 31, 2023 at 04:57 PM ET

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Kenai Aviation says the Tecnam P2012 is well-suited to passenger service in Alaska. [Courtesy: Tecnam]

Key Takeaways:

Kenai Aviation, an Alaska-based company, acquired its second Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft, taking delivery at the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo.
The P2012 Traveller is a 9-passenger, twin-engine aircraft praised by Kenai Aviation's CEO as "perfectly suited" for Alaska's challenging commuter markets due to its design and features like a TKS de-icing system.
The addition of this second P2012 will allow Kenai Aviation to offer more frequent flights, better serving remote Alaskan communities that rely on small aircraft for essential transportation.

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For the second year in a row, Kenai Aviation, a family-run airline and charter company based in Alaska, took delivery of a Tecnam P2012 Traveller during the Sun ‘n Fun Aero s pace Expo in Lakeland, Florida.

The Traveller is a newer high-wing, turbocharged twin-engine design that has seats for nine passengers and one or two pilots. Its interior is well-appointed and includes comfort and convenience features, including in-seat power, generous legroom, and storage space under the seats. For operators, the aircraft’s TKS de-icing system and durable design make it well-suited for service in Alaska’s challenging environment. As a piston-powered airplane, it can also turn quickly, and is not subject to the same cycle limitations as turboprop aircraft.