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WeFly Appointed Exclusive Blackshape Aircraft Dealer for DACH Countries
Blackshape is pleased to announce WeFly as their exclusive distributor in the countries of Germany (D), Austria (A), and Switzerland (CH). Effective from January 1, 2023 WeFly will be providing sales and customer support throughout their territories.
“Blackshape keeps expanding its strategic international footprint,” states Angelo Petrosillo, CEO for Sales & Marketing at Blackshape. “With WeFly we have selected a professional and reliable partner for the German speaking market, and we are excited to establish a new Blackshape hub in the heart of Europe together.”
Founded in 2001, WeFly GmbH, headquartered in the Rhein-Main area, brings with them more than 20 years of experience in general aviation and supplies the DACH region with the most modern and high-end aircraft on the market. “We are more than excited to have found the right partner for one of Europe’s most important sales regions, who not only shares our values and objectives, but also represents us adequately. We are convinced that customers in this region will benefit from our new partner’s many years of experience, existing contacts and customer-oriented service,” says Blackshape Sales Director Reinhard Schwaiger. “The WeFly GmbH team with its years of experience in Aircraft Operations, Chartering and Aircraft Brokerage will represent Blackshape competently in the DACH region,” says WeFly CEO Michael Feldhorst.
Source: Blackshape Aircraft Press Release
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Australian Flight School, Avia Aviation, Takes Delivery of Australia’s First Tecnam P-Mentor Aircraft
Moorabbin, Australia based flight school Avia Aviation is a Part 141 training organisation offering bespoke training solutions for around 100, mostly business students, including streams for instrument ratings and commercial pilot training. Operating for 12 years, the company also has a Part 135 charter operation.
During a handover ceremony at the Avalon Airshow, Walter de Costa, Tecnam’s Chief Sales Officer said: “The P-Mentor is the only IFR, FAR/EASA certified, 2-seat training aircraft. It is technologically advanced, safe, and easy to fly, with a whole of aircraft ballistic parachute option. It allows flight schools to take a student from ab initio, right through to a commercial license, and command instrument rating, at a fraction of the acquisition and operating cost of competitor aircraft. The P-Mentor has attracted a lot of attention at the airshow, and we expect to announce more Australian sales soon.”
Charles Gunter, CEO, of Avia, said “During a visit to the Tecnam factory last year, the P-Mentor really caught my eye, as the perfect trainer for tomorrow’s pilots. It has a stunning look, sports car like interior, and the best Garmin avionics package a student could ever ask for. Operating a Tecnam fleet can save up to 10 tons of CO2 for every graduated commercial pilot, something that is increasingly important for us all. This is the first of many Tecnam aircraft we will be offering our students.”
Michael Loccisano, CEO of Hallmarc, who sold the P-Mentor said “We are delighted that a leading flight school, as prestigious and astute as Avia, has chosen a Tecnam fleet. We expect to see more flight schools embrace the P-Mentor, as an attractive, economic, green fleet.”
About the P-Mentor
The P-Mentor is a two-seat, single engine, piston, fully IFR aircraft, compliant with the latest CS-23 EASA & FAA requirements, allowing PBN/RNAV/AFCS capabilities. It gives modern flight schools a single platform to train students from their first flight, up to their commercial pilot license, and instrument rating. It has a variable pitch propeller, and a simulated retractable landing gear option.
The P-Mentor is designed to offer the best human-machine interface, resulting in the most effective VFR/IFR training. The generous fuel tank allows flight schools to fly all day long, without refueling, which improves operational value. It has a low cost of maintenance, low fuel consumption, and great value for money, make this aircraft a unique profit opportunity for flight schools.
About Hallmarc Aviation
Hallmarc Aviation are the sales agents for the Tecnam P2012. The company has been representing Tecnam since 2020 in VIC, SA, WA, and NT for the remaining Tecnam models.
About TECNAM “Quality Aircraft since 1948”®
TECNAM’s roots go all the way back to the Italian brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale who began to develop and produce innovative aircraft soon after the end of WWII. Since those early beginnings, the family has continued to create original models, first gaining worldwide recognition under the name Partenavia, which translates as ” Naples Aviation”. Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM was established in March 1986 and now operates in two production facilities. The Casoria facility is located adjacent to Naples’ Capodichino International Airport while the main factory is next to the “Oreste Salomone” Airport in Capua. New facilities were established in Sebring, Florida, USA and in Australia to serve and support the needs of Tecnam’s local owners and operators.
Source: Tecnam Aircraft Press Release
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Source: Pipistrel Aircraft Announcement
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Italian Flight School, Professional Aviation, Signs Purchase Agreement for 9 Additional Aircraft
Tecnam and Professional Aviation announced, during Pilot Expo Berlin, the purchase agreement for 9 additional Tecnam’s, 6 P-2008JC and 3 P2006T twin engine for its fleet expansion program. The aircraft will be used for both PPL – Private Pilot License – up to the MCC/JOC – Multi Crew Cooperation Course/Jet Orientation Course, modules for ATPL courses. Today Professional Aviation operates 14 Tecnam aircraft.
Professional Aviation sees a steady growth since 2017. To meet the continuous increasing demand of pilots from major airlines, the academy is increasing the yearly student capacity by 50% by 2025. A main pillar of this expansion is the aircraft fleet.
Professional Aviation chose Tecnam as main aircraft provider and partner, as Tecnam offers today the most modern and efficient fleet solution, from single engine two-seater for ab-initio to twin engine aircraft for Multi Engine Piston and complex ratings, covering all needs of a modern flying school. Professional Aviation is also a Tecnam authorized service center to minimize downtime and guarantee maximum safety.
The single-engine Tecnam P2008’s versatility and ease of use has firmly established it as the aircraft of choice for Flight Training Organisations worldwide. With its carbon-fibre fuselage, metal wings and stabilator, the Tecnam P2008JC has a vast number of advantages over traditional aircraft. This combination of both composite material and metal has resulted in a more fuel-efficient and much quieter aircraft. The Tecnam P2008JC MkII version features an state-of the-art avionics with the Garmin’s G3X Touch display with a MD302 attitude instrument. A real cost-effective solution for night VFR in CS-VLA.
The P2006T is one of the smartest twin engine aircraft on the market today, offering unbeatable value and innovative design with a modern Garmin avionics suite, integrating all primary flight, navigation, communication and terrain data on two high-definition LCDs. The aircraft is also equipped with two-axis autopilot, for the most efficient MEP complex training.
Fitted with two Rotax 912S3 engines, the Tecnam P2006T exhibits remarkable fuel savings and can be operated on AVGAS and MOGAS 95 octane fuel, leading to huge cost savings, offering the best training for Multi Engine, Variable Pitch and Retractable Landing Gear ratings. The advanced avionic system offers VFR/ VFR Night, MEP, IR, PBN (LNAV, VNAV, LPV).
Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, flight training schools operating Tecnam’s single and twin-engine fleets can save as much as 10 tons of CO2 emissions for every single student graduating with a Commercial Pilot License – a 60% reduction compared to legacy fleets using Avgas 100LL fuel. (Based on 155 flight training hours, including 30 hours on the twin.)
“Continuing to grow up our international cadet program we count on Tecnam aircraft fleet solutions, as one of the main partner in our strategy. In addition, we are asking also TECNAM to option more aircraft in the same period to cover the extra needs we may have. We are now ready to support the many end-to-end cadet programs the airlines are demanding to the training industry,” says Vito Preti, Professional Aviation’s CEO & Accountable Manager.
Giovanni Pascale, Tecnam’s Managing Director said “Tecnam is committed to supporting and increasing the growth of modern flight schools such as Professional Aviation. Airlines urgently need pilots trained on modern aircraft with glass screen cockpit, and latest instrumental procedures.”
About Professional Aviation
Professional Aviation is an EASA approved international flight training organization, based in Bologna, Ozzano dell’Emilia. Professional Aviation, the leading flying academy in Italy, holds the largest and most modern glass cockpit aircraft fleet with more than 15.000 flying hours per year, training over 230 enrolled international students. Flight training offered includes the ATPL from 0 up to MCC/JOC.
About TECNAM “Quality Aircraft since 1948”®
TECNAM’s roots go all the way back to the Italian brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale who began to develop and produce innovative aircraft soon after the end of WWII. Since those early beginnings, the family has continued to create original models, first gaining worldwide recognition under the name Partenavia, which translates as ” Naples Aviation”. Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM was established in March 1986 and now operates in two production facilities. The Casoria facility is located adjacent to Naples’ Capodichino International Airport while the main factory is next to the “Oreste Salomone” Airport in Capua. New facilities were established in Sebring, Florida, USA and in Australia to serve and support the needs of Tecnam’s local owners and operators.
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French Pilot Training Group, Mermoz Academy, Increases Fleet Size with Order of 10 Tecnam Aircraft
Tecnam and Mermoz Academy announced during Pilot Expo Berlin, the signature of a contract for 10 Tecnam’s P-Mentor for its fleet expansion program. The aircraft will be used for both PPL – Private Pilot License – as well as the MPL – Multi Pilot License – courses. One of the reasons for this choice, beyond the great fuel consumption rates, is the lowest CO2 emissions, that makes the P-Mentor the aircraft of choice for students and Flight Schools.
Tecnam Green Fleet. Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, flight training schools operating Tecnam’s single and twin-engine fleets can save as much as 10 tons of CO2 emissions for every single student graduating with a Commercial Pilot License – a 60% reduction compared to legacy fleets using Avgas 100LL fuel. (Based on 155 flight training hours, including 30 hours on the twin.)
The P-Mentor is a two-seat single engine piston aircraft fully IFR – is compliant with the latest CS-23 EASA & FAA requirements, allowing PBN/RNAV/AFCS capabilities. The modern flight school have today one platform to train students from their first flight up to CPL- IR, including Variable Pitch Propeller, Simulated Retractable Landing Gear and UPRT.
The P-Mentor is designed to offer the best human machine interface resulting in the most effective VFR/IFR training while the generous fuel tank allows Flight Schools to fly all day long without refueling, no interruption is equal to improve operational value. Lowest cost of maintenance, lowest fuel consumption, and the greatest value for money, make this aircraft a unique profit opportunity for any Flight School.
Stephane Larrieu, Mermoz Academy Managing Director said “We are proud to announce this purchase of 10 new P-Mentor to expand our fleet to 24 Tecnam. With this new acquisition we have today a harmonized fleet of Tecnam that allow us to offer a modern flight training, from PPL to IR ME. Rotax engines installed on our Tecnams are reliable and fuel efficient, which is and essential point in our development. Mermoz Academy ownes its own fleet and services them internally thanks to its Authorized Tecnam Service center.”
Walter Da Costa, Tecnam’s Chief Sales Officer said “We are so delighted of our continued partnership with Mermoz Academy and see its growth. Our P-Mentor is a unique solution in the market, ensuring reliability, costs control, smart training, low emissions. Together with Mermoz we proud to be innovating the flight training paradigm in France.”
About MERMOZ ACADEMY
MERMOZ ACADEMY is a reference ATO in Europe since 1957, which operates a modern fleet of airplanes and the biggest Tecnam fleets in Europe. The academy trains 150 students a year on different bases South of France, (Nimes), near Paris (Tours), in the USA and Canada. Instructors are former Air Force pilots and Airliners pilots to offering students the highest industry’s standards training.
About TECNAM “Quality Aircraft since 1948”®
TECNAM’s roots go all the way back to the Italian brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale who began to develop and produce innovative aircraft soon after the end of WWII. Since those early beginnings, the family has continued to create original models, first gaining worldwide recognition under the name Partenavia, which translates as ” Naples Aviation”. Costruzioni Aeronautiche TECNAM was established in March 1986 and now operates in two production facilities. The Casoria facility is located adjacent to Naples’ Capodichino International Airport while the main factory is next to the “Oreste Salomone” Airport in Capua. New facilities were established in Sebring, Florida, USA and in Australia to serve and support the needs of Tecnam’s local owners and operators.
Source: Tecnam Aircraft
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