Smart Aviation is to purchase three additional Tecnam P2006T NG twin engine aircraft for its fleet expansion programme. The aircraft will be used for PPL (Private Pilot Licence) up to MCC/JOC (Multi Crew Cooperation Course/Jet Orientation Course) modules for ATPL courses.

Smart Aviation, a certified ATO based in Poznan, Poland, has been training aspiring pilots from more than 50 nationalities for over a decade. Today it operates a Tecnam fleet of four P2006Ts, seven P2008-JCs, one P2002-JF, one P2002-JR and one P-Mentor.

The two new P2006T NGs will innovate and standardise the fleet, and increase the capacity of the ATO. This new and significant investment is part of Smart Aviation’s commitment to ensure that potential commercial pilots are being trained on aircraft such as its wide range of Tecnam models.

The P2006T Next Generation is the latest version of the P2006T, one of the smartest twin engine aircraft on the market today, offering unbeatable value and innovative design with a modern Garmin avionics suite, integrating all primary flight, navigation, communication and terrain data on two high-definition LCDs. The aircraft is also equipped with two-axis autopilot, for the most efficient MEP complex training.

Fitted with two Rotax 912iSc3 injected engines, the Tecnam P2006T exhibits remarkable fuel savings and can be operated on Avgas and Mogas fuel, leading to huge cost savings, offering the best training for multi-engine, variable pitch and retractable landing gear ratings. The advanced avionic system offers VFR/ VFR night, MEP, IR and PBN (LNAV, VNAV and LPV).

Mateusz Dzialynski, CEO and head of training, and an airline pilot on a B737, says: “Our decision to invest in the latest Next Generation P2006T was based on the increasing demand for flight training in Europe and because it is one of the best trainers equipped with the most advanced avionics.”

“Smart Aviation is a clear example of Tecnam’s long-term commitment to innovating flight training. Our fleet solution is a market leading offering that provides reliability, cost control, intelligent training and low emissions,” adds Walter Da Costa, Tecnam chief sales officer.