Tecnam Signs Deals for HCH Aviation Fleet Transition

The Italian aircraft manufacturer also announces it has entered into an agreement with a Brazilian flight school that intends to add 30 P92 MkIIs to its fleet.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 02:36 PM ET

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Tecnam and Kenai Aviation announced the addition of a third Tecnam Traveller to the Kenai fleet during a press conference at Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo 2024. [Courtesy: Tecnam]

Key Takeaways:

Tecnam aircraft are increasingly popular in flight training globally, with HCH Aviation in the U.S. transitioning to an all-Tecnam fleet and EJ Escola Aeronautica in Brazil ordering 30 P92 MkIIs.
A major appeal of Tecnam designs for flight schools is their fuel efficiency and potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions compared to conventional aircraft.
Beyond training, Tecnam aircraft like the P2012 Traveller are also being successfully adopted for commercial passenger and freight operations, exemplified by Kenai Aviation in Alaska expanding its fleet.

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The popularity of Tecnam aircraft at the training level continues to grow as evidenced by the increase in its designs being delivered to flight schools around the world.

During a press conference at the Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo (SNF) on Thursday in Lakeland, Florida, the Italian aircraft manufacturer announced HCH Aviation, a Part 141 school based in Nacogdoches, Texas, is transitioning to an all-Tecnam fleet.