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 celebrated its 30th anniversary by taking delivery of its first Tecnam P2012, for which it is the U.S. launch customer.
- The Tecnam P2012 was developed collaboratively over several years to replace Cape Air's aging Cessna 402 fleet.
- Designed to suit Cape Air's mission, the P2012 features a 9-passenger configuration, FADEC-actuated engines for simplified power management and alternative fuel use, and competitive operating costs.
- Cape Air has 20 firm orders and 90 options for the P2012, with the first aircraft arriving and service entry planned for December after crew training.
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