Denmark-based flight school Center Air Pilot Academy has signed a purchase agreement for two additional Tecnam P2006T NG twin engine aircraft for its fleet expansion programme. The aircraft will be used for Private Pilot Licence (PPL) training up to Multi Crew Cooperation Course/Jet Orientation Course (MCC/JOC) modules for ATPL courses.

Currently the Roskilde airport academy operates seven Tecnam aircraft, comprising five P-Mentor and two P2006T MkII. It was the launch customer for the P-Mentor, choosing Tecnam as its main aircraft supplier and partner because it offers the most modern and efficient fleet solution, from single engine two-seaters for ab-initio to twin engine aircraft for multi-engine piston and complex ratings.

The two new P2006T will innovate the Center Air fleet, standardise the fleet and increase the capacity of the Academy, especially important after it launched an MPL programme last October with Scandinavian Airlines, to train the next generation of its pilots.

“The introduction of these two new Tecnam P2006T Next Generation aircraft will enable us to provide our ATP Integrated students with the highest standards of training. The P2006T NG and the P-Mentor, the most innovative training aircraft on the market, with their low fuel consumption, will help us significantly in reducing our total carbon dioxide emissions compared to our current fleet and comparable aircraft. With this fleet renewal, our flight training continues to evolve and creates the best possible environment for our students to commence world-class training and become commercial airline pilots,” says co-owner and chief theoretical knowledge instructor Simon Frost.

“Since the launch of the P-Mentor, we were confident that our partnership with the Frost family and the Center Air Pilot Academy team would be a successful one. Our goal is to elevate flight training to a new standard of excellence. Our fleet solution is a market-leading offering that provides reliability, cost control, intelligent training and low emissions. In partnership with Center Air Pilot Academy, we are proud to be at the innovative forefront of flight training,” adds Walter Da Costa, Tecnam chief sales officer.