Greek flight academy FSTC Europe has purchased six Tecnam aircraft, comprising two P2006T NG twin-engine and four P-Mentor single-engine aircraft, as part of a total of 25 brand new training aircraft to be progressively acquired by the end of 2027.

The aircraft will be used for training towards a PPL, as well as for advanced commercial pilot training such as a CPL, Instrument Rating (IR) and Multi-Engine Rating (MEP). FSTC Europe plans to enrol more than two hundred cadets per year by the end of 2028.

As a long-term partner and operator of Tecnam, FSTC's acquisition will strengthen its position in the ATO market in Europe. Future pilots and airline cadets will benefit from the latest technologies offered by this renowned aircraft manufacturer.

FSTC Europe chose Tecnam as its main aircraft supplier and partner because Tecnam offers the most modern and efficient fleet solution for a modern flight school, covering all its needs. This includes single-engine two-seater aircraft with full IFR equipment for ab initio training, as well as twin-engine aircraft for multi-engine piston and complex ratings.

The latest version of the P2006T, the P2006T NG (Next Generation), is one of the smartest twin-engine aircraft on the market. It offers value and an innovative design, integrating all primary flight, navigation, communication and terrain data on two high-definition LCDs via a modern Garmin avionics suite.

The aircraft is also equipped with a two-axis autopilot for highly efficient MEP complex training.

Fitted with two Rotax 912iSc3 injected engines, the Tecnam P2006T exhibits fuel savings and can be operated using Avgas or Mogas, which leads to significant cost savings and offers the best training for multi-engine, variable pitch and retractable landing gear ratings. The advanced avionics system supports both VFR and IFR, Day and Night, MEP, IR and PBN (LNAV/VNAV and LPV).

“We are very proud to be collaborating with Tecnam, a leading training aircraft manufacturer. With our years of experience in pilot training and with Tecnam aircraft now being ordered with the most advanced additional upgrades, such as ACAS, synthetic vision and PBN capabilities, we are confident that we can enhance the professionalism and quality of future aviators,” says Kostas Katsikias, CEO of FSTC Europe.

Walter Da Costa, CSO at Tecnam, adds: “The key to success for a flying school is to offer students modern aircraft with low operating and running costs, an innovative design and Italian style. FSTC Europe has proven how to innovate flight training and set new standards.”

Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, Tecnam offers the greenest training fleet in the world. Flight schools using Tecnam's single and twin engine fleet can save up to 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions for each student who completes a Commercial Pilot Licence, a 60 per cent reduction compared to a fleet using 100LL fuel across 155 flight hours, including 30 hours in a twin.