Cape Air celebrated its 30th anniversary in a special way last week, with the arrival of its first Tecnam P2012. The regional airline signed on to be the launch customer in the United States for the multiengine airplane in a collaborative process that goes back several years.
Tecnam Delivers First P2012s to Cape Air
Key Takeaways:
- Cape Air marked its 30th anniversary by receiving its first Tecnam P2012 Traveller, becoming the U.S. launch customer for the new aircraft.
- The P2012 was developed in collaboration with Cape Air as a customized replacement for their aging Cessna 402 fleet, with 20 firm orders and options for 90 more.
- Optimized for Cape Air's mission, the 11-seat aircraft features FADEC-actuated engines for simplified power management and lower operating costs, with service entry planned for December.
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