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Training Aircraft Manufacturer Tecnam Aircraft Commemorates 75 Years

Tecnam Aircraft celebrates seventy-five years with the first Astore P-48 in 1948. Italian brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale started their legacy by gathering four non-working aircraft engines in a flea market full of post-war machines. They assembled a working engine for their first legendary aircraft, the P48 Astore, which first flew in 1951.

In 1957 Partenavia was founded to produce single-engine high and low-wing aircraft for the Italian market, flight schools, and flying clubs. International recognition came with the P68, a six-seater twin-engine aircraft with increased sales in the US and Australia. In 1986 the company pivoted, establishing Tecnam Aircraft to produce parts for other manufacturers such as Boeing, ATR, and Agusta-Westland.

In 1990, Paolo Pascale, the current CEO, championed the design of the P92. This ultralight aircraft elevated the Tecnam brand, with over 2,600 aircraft produced. Over the next two decades Tecnam would design, manufacture, and deliver the Seasky, a Twin-Engine P2006T, the first composite P2008, the P2010, and most recently the P2012 Twin Engine to meet the needs of cargo, regional airline carriers, and air medical.

Tecnam has three production facilities in Italy and subsidiaries in Sebring, FL, and Brisbane, Australia. Tecnam produces over 85% of the aircraft in its own facilities, increasing quality and on-time deliveries. “Tecnam operates in more than 65 countries and has over 175 dealers and service centers to meet our customer needs,”stated Mr. Paolo Pascale, CEO at Tecnam. “Our goal is to expand our global presence and enter new markets in the very short term.”

“My families accomplishments in aircraft design and manufacturing have inspired me. My career at Tecnam started almost 13 years ago; having been a mechanic and a metal sheet worker, I appreciate our aircraft’s engineering and simplicity. Flying the Tecnam aircraft, I had the opportunity to appreciate the amazing flying characteristics of our fleet,” said Giovanni Pascale, Managing Director. “Implementing my experience in our manufacturing process, sales, and service, it’s a family tradition founded on passion and heritage. A lifetime commitment focused on innovation and consistency, 75 years in aviation is a tremendous achievement. We look forward to what lies ahead for Tecnam and our customers.”

Source: Tecnam Aircraft Press Release

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Cambodia’s Flight School Announces First Training Aircraft Manufacturer Selection

Phnom Penh based Novation Academy shared that its first training aircraft will be from Magnus Aircraft Zrt., a Hungarian company. In line with this, the flight school invited Hungarian Counsellor Mr. Istvan Bakos to its facilities and discussed how they can expand cooperation between the academy and Hungarian companies. They also discussed scholarship by Hungarian government to Cambodians and how they can use it to benefit the students.

Source: Novation Academy Announcement
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South Florida, US Flight School, Wayman Aviation Academy, Takes Delivery of New Tecnam Aircraft

Tecnam announced the delivery of the first Tecnam’s P2006T to Wayman Aviation Academy for its fleet modernization program.

Wayman Aviation Academy chose this modern twin engine to improve the MEP training and updating their twin fleet with the most efficient and versatile aircraft of its category for Multi – IFR training.

The P2006T has been chosen after a careful evaluation to increase multi-engine aircraft reliability. It’s Rotax engine will cut fuel burn by two-thirds and the carbon footprint of training by two-thirds.

In addition, the transition from their single-engine trainers to the P2006T offers Wayman’s students a platform that contributes to a more seamless move up platform to earn their multi-engine ratings.

The aircraft acceptance in Sebring, assisted by Flightline Group, the authorized Tecnam dealer for Florida, and subsequent Official Delivery to Wayman Aviation Academy and their Student body that is now 300 strong, was a great milestone for Tecnam and Wayman.

“We are excited to train the next generation of international airline pilots in the Tecnam P2006T,” said Eddy Wayman, Wayman Aviation Academy Vice President.

David Copeland, TECNAM’s U.S. Director of Sales said “This first P2006T is just a first step for a long-term partnership with Wayman Aviation Academy. Tecnam is not selling aircraft but offering modern, smart and green solutions to Flight Schools across the US and Canada. Together with Wayman we are proud to be innovating the flight training paradigm in Florida.”

Flightline Group’s Chairman Mac Langston added, “This delivery marks a major milestone for Wayman Aviation Academy that underscores their commitment to providing their students with state-of-the-art, efficient, technically advanced aircraft. Wayman’s future is bright!”

The Tecnam P2006T MkII is a twin-engine four-seat aircraft with fully retractable landing gear. Its simplicity, great performance, efficiency and ergonomics are what make this aircraft ideal for multi-engine training, as well as cross-country flying. The P2006T offers 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.

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.)

About Wayman Aviation Academy

Wayman Aviation Academy is the largest and longest running Ab Initio flight school in South Florida. It is the only dedicated aviation college in South Florida offering Associate in Aeronautical Science Degrees. They are celebrating 35 years of launching pilot careers into the skies above Miami. The school focuses on initial training through commercial flight training in preparation for airline careers. They have 5 airline partners including SkyWest and Republic Airways which fly for American Airlines, United, and Delta. Wayman is approved for international students’ visas. It operates a fleet of 40+ aircraft at Hollywood North Perry Airport (KHWO). Wayman Aviation partners with Miami-Dade College, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and Liberty University for degree programs. 

Source: Tecnam Press Release
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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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