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 seeing increased adoption in flight training, with U.S.-based HCH Aviation transitioning to an all-Tecnam fleet and Brazil's EJ Escola Aeronautica Civil ordering 30 P92 MkIIs.
The popularity of Tecnam aircraft is driven by their modern technology, fuel efficiency, and significant carbon emission reductions for flight schools.
Beyond training, Tecnam's P2012 Traveller is also proving successful in commercial operations, with Kenai Aviation in Alaska adding a third aircraft for passenger and freight transport.

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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.