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Short runways lead Inselflieger to the P2012 STOL
The P2012 STOL, specifically designed to accomplish commercial operations from the shortest and most demanding runways in the world, brings to the market enhanced capabilities, improved comfort and safety.
The aircraft is modern, roomy, capable and comfortable.

German regional operator FLN Frisia-Luftverkehr GmbH Norddeich, trading as Inselflieger, has taken delivery of a Tecnam P2012 STOL, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing regional air connectivity to the East Frisian Islands.

Designed for STOL operations, the Tecnam P2012 STOL is an ideal fit for Inselflieger’s mission of providing modern, roomier, more capable, comfortable and efficient safe transportation between the German mainland and islands. The aircraft’s design brings the customer experience to a new level of comfort, opening new horizons to the company’s consolidated operations between the Frisian islands. The amenities on board and well designed cabin layout ensure an improved experience for both pilots and passengers, while the advanced avionics grant additional safety to the mission. With Tecnam’s strong technical support, the P2012 STOL seamlessly integrates into the existing fleet while ensuring efficient maintenance and long-term operational reliability.

Bruno Warkentin, nominated person continuing airworthiness at Inselflieger, expresses his enthusiasm for the new partnership, stating: “We are very excited about the collaboration with Tecnam. Our initial focus will be on integrating the P2012 STOL into our operations, and once we successfully achieve this, we see significant potential for the future. However, what we’ve seen from Tecnam so far has already impressed us.”

Tecnam CEO Paolo Pascale also shares his thoughts on this milestone: “We are delighted to welcome Inselflieger to the Tecnam family. The P2012 STOL was designed to meet the needs of operators that require superior performance in challenging environments, and we are confident that it will serve Inselflieger’s routes exceptionally well. We look forward to supporting its success with this aircraft and beyond.”

Francesco Sferra, P2012 sales and business development manager of Tecnam, adds: “This delivery and entry in service is an additional testament to the impressive achievements of the P2012 aircraft series. The P2012 STOL, specifically designed to accomplish commercial operations from the shortest and most demanding runways in the world, brings to the market enhanced capabilities, improved comfort, added safety and a multi-mission configuration that spans from passengers to freight transportation, as well as air ambulance missions and now also special missions. We are proud to enlist among our premium customers the dedicated and passionate FLN team.”

By investing in the Tecnam P2012 STOL, Inselflieger continues its tradition of innovation and commitment to providing reliable and high-quality air services to the region.

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