Italian airplane maker Tecnam got the Christmas present it likely wished for as the company achieved certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency for the commuter-style airplane in the company’s 70-year history – the P2012 Traveller. The Traveller was designed as a solution for low-cost regional air travel, with two turbocharged 375 hp Lycoming piston engines powering the 11-seat high-wing airplane. The engines are managed electronically, eliminating the need for manual mixture controls.
Tecnam Certifies 11-Seat P2012 Traveller
Key Takeaways:
- Tecnam's P2012 Traveller, the company's first commuter-style airplane in 70 years, has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
- Designed as an 11-seat solution for low-cost regional air travel, the aircraft features advanced avionics like the Garmin G1000 Nxi suite and is FIKI (Flight Into Known Icing) capable.
- Cape Air, a U.S. regional airline, is the launch customer with an order for 100 P2012s, with initial deliveries expected in 2019 pending FAA certification.
- The P2012 is versatile, capable of configurations for Medevac, VIP, or cargo, and was the final design of Tecnam co-founder Luigi Pascale.
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