Press Release

Issued by Tecnam - Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam SpA.

July 3, 2018

Tecnam announced today the sale of one P2006T twin and two P2002JF single engine aircraft to Thai Aviation Academy, Thailand. The decision follows a rigorous selection process with the Thai Aviation Academy team undertaking evaluation flights at Tecnam's Capua, Italy production and flight test facility.

Thai Aviation Academy is located in Roi Et airport, Thawat Buri district, Thailand. Its origin comes from an idea of the founder, Chalitrat Chandrubeksa and family to support the continuing growth of the aviation industry. With the family's long experience in the Royal Thai Air Force over four generations, Thai Aviation Academy is qualified to offer students the best expertise, experience and qualities in compliance with ICAO standards.

The Tecnam P2002JF, two-seat, single engine, low wing aircraft, features superlative performance and flying qualities will allow students to perform first pre solo and basic flight manoeuvres.

The P2006T world's most reputable twin engine with fully retractable landing gear for complex flight training will allow students to complete MEP training in a faster and more efficient manner while academy continues to grow and increase the number of students.

Chanapat Chandrubeksa, president of Thai Aviation Academy, said: "In order to establish a school that successfully molds pilots, that meets ICAO global standards, a passion for aviation is needed for the community to ultimately flourish. Hence, we trust in Tecnam and we are proud in being the first FTO using Tecnam in Thailand. From both the modern facilities available on campus to the advanced aircraft provided by Tecnam, we believe that the school will skyrocket to be one of the top aviation schools in Asia."

Walter Da Costa, Tecnam global sales and marketing director says: "We are so proud to partner with Thai Aviation Academy in delivering exceptional flight training standards and to be part of the future of Thai Aviation Academy."