With the delivery of the last four P-Mentors, Tecnam has completed the delivery to the renowned Indian flight school Redbird. With 5 bases in India (Baramati, Seoni, Gulbarga, Belgaum, Lilabari), Redbird is one of the largest training organization in India. To support this steady growth, they have chosen Tecnam’s fleet solution to provide excellent platforms for the training of over 500 students enrolled in the CPL programme.

Redbird has a Tecnam fleet of eight (8) P-Mentor, four (4) P2006T, twenty-five (25) P2008JC and two (2) Tecnam 2010 TDI covering all phases of CPL training from ab-initio, IFR, multi-engine and complex.

“Partnering with Tecnam brings many benefits to our flight training organisation. By leveraging Tecnam’s advanced aircraft and expertise, training processes become more efficient, reducing training times and costs. This synergy also elevates the student experience, increasing satisfaction, retention and graduation rates through modern facilities and expert instruction,” said Captain Karan Mann, Redbird President.

“We are delighted to be partnering with Redbird. Our fleet solution is a market leading offering that provides reliability, cost control, intelligent training and low emissions. In partnership with Redbird, we are proud to innovate training in the Asia region,” said Walter Da Costa, Tecnam’s Chief Sales Officer.

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 REDBIRD
Redbird Flight Training Academy is the largest flight training organization in India imparting Commercial pilot license training (DGCA Approved) to aspiring Cadets. The academy was founded in the year 2017 with it’s first maiden flight in July 2020. At REDBIRD, our commitment is unwavering: to deliver exceptional training experiences that empower students to reach new heights. We strive to expand our services and operational bases, driving growth and accessibility. Through innovation and continuous improvement, we foster an environment where aspiring aviation professionals can achieve their full potential. Ultimately, our goal is to build a vibrant community of passionate professionals who share our passion for excellence in aviation. 

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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