Portuguese Flight Training Provider Places Order for 1 New Tecnam Multi-Engine Aircraft in October 2024
Ponte de Sor- Portugal – Tecnam and Air Dream College announced, during the Portugal Air Summit, the purchase agreement for one (1) Tecnam’s, P2006T NG twin engine for its fleet expansion program. More aircraft have been optioned to sustain Air Dream College growth.
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.
In business since 2020, today Air Dream College operates 6 Tecnam aircraft, among single and twin-engine training two hundred Pilots (200) and one hundred and fifty Operations Officer (150).
The P2006T NG, Next Generation is the latest version of the P2006T, 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 912iSc3 injected engines, the Tecnam P2006T exhibits remarkable fuel savings and can be operated on AVGAS and MOGAS 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).
“As we continue to grow our international training programme, we count on Tecnam’s aircraft fleet solutions as one of the key partners in our strategy. In addition, we are also asking Tecnam to option more aircraft in the same period to meet our additional needs,” said Aurélio Almeida, Air Dream Colleges Accountable Manager. “We are now ready to support the training needs of the airline industry.”
“We are delighted to support Air Dream College in its continued growth. Tecnam’s fleet solutions innovate the market, keep costs down and help more students start their aviation careers in a sustainable way,” said Walter Da Costa, Tecnam Chief Sales Officer.
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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