Press Release

The Alaska-based operator takes delivery of its third P2012 Traveller.

Issued by Kenai Aviation.

April 10, 2024

Tecnam and Kenai Aviation are pleased to announce the addition of a third Tecnam Traveller to the Kenai fleet.

Kenai Aviation, an Alaskan charter, flightseeing and flight training provider, introduced the first P2012 Traveller in 2022 with N212US, which entered service in Alaska immediately after the delivery ceremony held at the 2022 Sun 'n Fun in Lakeland, Florida. At the 2023 edition of the show Kenai accepted the delivery of its second P2012 Traveller, tail number N244US, which boosted operations in Alaska, allowing it in just 24 months to introduce a third Traveller, again delivered at this year's Sun 'n Fun airshow.

Kenai has been operating the Traveller to transport passengers and freight for 24 months (the initial 12 months based on a single aircraft, and the last 12 months based on two aircraft) with remarkable results:

- 28,278 passengers flown.

- 28,926 lb of freight transported.

- 7,652 flights performed.

- 4,992 flight hours logged.

The perfect match between the proven Tecnam P2012 Traveller design and the close-knit Kenai team has led to a successful operation despite the harsh and extreme operating environment of Alaska. Customer satisfaction, onboard comfort and space, and high dispatch reliability have made the Traveller the “aircraft of choice” for the short haul operations in the Anchorage area. This third aircraft acquisition allows Kenai Aviation to boost frequencies and better serve local Alaskan communities.

The Traveller, which comfortably seats nine passengers with one or two crew, is a new generation, turbocharged, twin-engine, high wing, fixed-wing aircraft. The addition to Kenai Aviation's fleet provides customers with cost-effective and diverse configuration options, while still delivering the experience that discerning travellers expect, such as premium interiors, in-seat power, superior legroom and under-seat stowage.

The aircraft's TKS de-icing capabilities and robust design allow Kenai to provide reliable and on-time service to communities in Alaska's challenging weather environment.

Joel Caldwell, Kenai Aviation CEO and owner, said “Our third P2012 is the proof we have found the aircraft that is perfectly suited for our commuter markets in the state of Alaska. The P2012, designed specifically to meet the needs of our scheduled commuter markets in south central Alaska, has exceeded our expectations.”

Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 and special mission platform sales and business development manager, commented “Tecnam is proud to deliver this third aircraft to Kenai Aviation. It is not only a further step ahead in the service provided by the Kenai company to the local community, but it also attests to the P2012 Traveller's capabilities in the extremely cold weather environment of Alaska and ita ability to fit easily any business plan.”