Press Release

Canavia has chosen a Tecnam-based fleet that offers platforms for single and twin engine training.

Issued by Tecnam - Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam SpA.

December 22, 2022

Tecnam announced today that Canavia, the renowned Spanish aviation academy based in the Canary Islands, will incorporate three new Tecnam aircraft, namely one multi-engine P2006T Mark II and two single-engine P2008JC Mark IIs, into its fleet.

The school already operates two multi-engine P2006T Mark IIs and three single-engine Tecnam P2008JC Mark IIs 365 days a year.

With this new acquisition the academy will have a total of five P2008JC Mark IIs, and three P2006T Mark IIs. The P2008JC is an ideal aircraft for all phases of single-engine training, as it is equipped with the latest Garmin G3X glass cockpit technology and the renowned Tecnam flying qualities.

The Tecnam P2006T Mark II is a twin-engine four-seat aircraft with fully retractable landing gear. Its simplicity, performance, efficiency and ergonomics are what make this aircraft ideal for multi-engine training, as well as cross-country flying. The P2006T offers an unbeatable value proposition and innovative design with the modern Garmin avionics suite, and two Rotax 912S3 engines, allowing unrivalled fuel savings.

The P2006T Mark II can compete with single engine aircraft on consumption, and in a single platform it offers different ratings, such as multi engine piston (MEP), variable pitch propeller, EFIS and retractable landing gear.

“We are so proud to have Canavia as one of the major flight academies using our modern fleet solution. Together we are innovating in European flight training,” says Tecnam's chief sales officer, Walter Da Costa.

“Canavia achieved the goal of having a fleet composed exclusively of Tecnam aircraft, a brand characterised by its commitment to the safety, reliability and quality of its wide range of aircraft. By doing so, Canavia guarantees its students and future pilots a training distinguished by excellence,” comments Canavia's CEO, Mario Pons.

"The aircraft delivery is also a fantastic training opportunity: as with the rest of our fleet, a student will ferry flight the aircraft, together with an instructor, from Tecnam's headquarters in Capua, Italy to Canavia's base in the Canary Islands, gaining experience in an international cross country flight."

By choosing Tecnam as the fleet for its academy, Canavia is embracing the new philosophy in flight training only offered by Tecnam. This fleet expansion will not only improve the quality of training and reduce the costs for its students, but also help to preserve the environment. A recent study shows that flight schools operating with a Tecnam single engine fleet can reduce emissions by up to 60%. This equates to 10 tons of CO2 for each student by the time they receive their commercial pilot licence.

Canavia is also an approved Tecnam maintenance centre, performing the maintenance of its fleet and that of third parties with the highest standards of safety and quality.