Melbourne Flight Training Expands Fleet with Tecnam Buy

The purchase of 31 Tecnam training airplanes is part of the school’s continued growth.

Amelia Walsh

Monday, April 03, 2023 at 01:45 PM ET

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Melbourne Flight Training has ordered 20 Tecnam P-Mentors. [Courtesy: Tecnam]

Key Takeaways:

Melbourne Flight Training is significantly expanding its aircraft fleet by acquiring 31 Tecnam aircraft, including P-Mentors, P2010s, and P2006Ts, with deliveries scheduled for 2024.
This acquisition aims to enhance the quality of flight training programs, reduce costs for student customers, and provide a wider range of training options.
The new Tecnam fleet offers state-of-the-art features such as low emissions and an airframe Ballistic Recovery System on the P-Mentor, supporting the school's commitment to exceptional and modern flight training experiences.

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Melbourne Flight Training is expanding its aircraft fleet with the purchase of 31 Tecnam Aircraft as part of the school’s continued growth.

Twenty Tecnam P-Mentors, eight P2010 (with 180 hp powerplants), and three P2006Ts are among the school’s new fleet of airplanes announced during Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, last week. While the P2006T was on hand during the show, the rest of the aircraft will be delivered in 2024.