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Tecnam Begins Canada P-Mentor Deliveries Following Certification

The manufacturer received type certification under Transport Canada’s Part V Subpart 21, allowing it to begin delivering to flight schools and private owners.

Jack Daleo

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 03:52 PM ET

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Tecnam’s two-seat P-Mentor is designed primarily for flight school training. [Courtesy: Tecnam]

Key Takeaways:

Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam on Monday received a full type certificate from Canadian aviation authority Transport Canada for its P-Mentor, the company announced at the annual EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

The two-seat model is primarily designed for flight training and owns European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) CS-23 and FAA Part 23 certification. It is now certified under Transport Canada’s Part V Subpart 21, allowing Tecnam to begin deliveries to private owners and flight training organizations in the country.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.