Market Intelligence: Europe

Pori, Finland / Capua, Italy – Tecnam proudly announces that it has been awarded a landmark contract by the Finnish Aviation Academy (FINAA) for the delivery of ten (10) Tecnam P2010TDI aircraft. This significant acquisition marks a transformative milestone for Finland’s premier professional flight training institution.

Following a rigorous public procurement process initiated in late 2024, Tecnam was selected from among three strong contenders. The P2010TDI emerged as the ideal solution to support FINAA’s mission of delivering cutting-edge pilot training with a strong emphasis on efficiency, technology, and sustainability.

“These will be the first ten Tecnam aircraft in our fleet, and they will replace our legacy four seat aircraft,” said Ari Tolonen, Managing Director and Accountable Manager of the Finnish Aviation Academy. “We are eagerly looking forward to this cooperation and the arrival of the new aircraft. This is a huge step for our future.”

The FINAA, owned by the Finnish government and headquartered in Pori since 1985, trains 80 to 100 professional pilot students each year, making it the largest ATO (Approved Training Organization) in the country. The adoption of the Tecnam P2010TDI reflects the Academy’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with more capable, environmentally conscious aircraft.

The Tecnam P2010TDI, powered by the highly efficient Continental CD-170 engine and MT Propeller, and equipped with state-of-the-art Garmin avionics, offers a unique combination of advanced technology, low emissions, and fuel efficiency. With its extended range and payload, the aircraft enables IFR training on a single-engine platform—significantly reducing operational costs while enhancing FINAA’s mission flexibility and overall capabilities.

“The P2010TDI is a unique aircraft in today’s training market,” said Paolo Pascale, CEO of Tecnam. “Thanks to its Continental engine, it ensures low operational costs while delivering outstanding performance and reliability. It’s an aircraft that can truly make a difference in the business plan of any flight training organization.”

“We are honored by the trust placed in us by the Finnish Aviation Academy,” said Walter Da Costa, Tecnam Chief Sales Officer. “This order further strengthens our commitment to supporting the next generation of pilots with safe, sustainable, and state-of-the-art training aircraft.”

The first deliveries are scheduled to begin in March 2026, with the full fleet of ten P2010TDI aircraft set to significantly enhance FINAA’s training capabilities in the years ahead.

Tradition, innovation and vision. These factors are taking Tecnam to new horizons. Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, Tecnam offers the greenest training fleet in the world. Flight schools using Tecnam’s single and twin engine fleet can save up to 10 tonnes of CO₂ emissions for each student who completes a Commercial Pilot Licence – a 60% reduction compared to a fleet using 100LL fuel across 155 flight hours, including 30 hours in a twin.

About Finnish Aviation Academy
The Finnish Aviation Academy is a vocational special purpose aviation school located in the City of Pori on the west coast of Finland. The purpose of the Academy is to train professional pilots for the need of Finnish professional aviation. The number of students is determined annually based on the need for new pilots for the airlines in Finland. Training at the Finnish Aviation Academy meets the EASA Regulations. The training is also in accordance with the requirements stated by the Finnish airlines as well as the laws of Finland. In addition to training new pilots, the Finnish Aviation Academy also offers commercial services, such as training services and simulator and training device leasing and training services to operators on a global basis.

About TECNAM; “Quality Aircraft since 1948”
Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.

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