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P2012 VIP takes Tecnam product line to next level
Designed entirely around the passenger's senses, the P2012 VIP leverages the largest cabin volume in its class to create a bespoke environment that adapts instantly to the passengers mood, business and leisure.
The interior is luxuriously appointed.
Read this story in our May/June 2026 printed issue.

Building on the P2012 series, Tecnam has pulled back the curtain on the highly anticipated P2012 VIP. This is not merely an aircraft upgrade; it is the ultimate ‘executive sanctuary’, offering a premier first class passenger experience that rivals light jets.

Designed entirely around the passenger's senses, the P2012 VIP leverages the largest cabin volume in its class to create a bespoke environment that adapts instantly to the passengers mood, business and leisure.

Passengers can step aboard into an exclusive six-seat haven swathed in hand-stitched, genuine leather. The heart of the cabin features a four-seat club arrangement, boasting legroom, complemented by two additional forward-facing executive seats.

Functional elegance dictates every detail. Each premium chair delivers eight degrees of freedom, allowing travellers to recline, slide and rotate at their leisure, supported by retractable armrests. For dining or working in flight, two large, electrically retractable tray tables can be easily deployed.

The P2012 VIP replaces traditional window shades with electronically dimmable smart panoramic windows. A simple touch instantly transforms the cabin's natural light and atmosphere.

Strategically positioned near the main entrance, the bespoke galley is a work of Italian furniture craftsmanship. Outfitted with a chilled compartment and a dedicated coffee station, passengers are moments away from a poured glass of sparkling prosecco or a freshly brewed espresso.

For absolute discretion, a private aft lavatory awaits behind a sleek sliding door. This piece of space efficiency is luxuriously appointed with premium materials, including supple leather and rich Alcantara.

“The P2012 VIP is the ultimate expression of Italian design and aeronautical engineering,” remarks Paolo Pascale Langer, CEO of Tecnam. “We wanted to create an aircraft where the journey is just as magnificent as the destination. By combining the rugged reliability of the P2012 platform with bespoke luxury, smart technology and unparalleled cabin space, we have crafted an environment that truly feels like the finest private club in the sky.”

Francesco Sferra, Tecnam P2012 and special mission platforms sales manager, adds: “Step into the P2012 VIP and you immediately realise it offers a volume and comfort level simply unmatched in this aircraft category. From the Starlink-ready connectivity to the electronically dimmable windows and the espresso machine, every single detail has been engineered to anticipate the needs of the most demanding business travellers and charter operators.”

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