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Tecnam has announced a new partnership with European Flyers. During a special signing at Aero Friedrichshafen, the flight training center finalized an agreement to acquire twelve Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft for over €7 million ( $8.2 million).The fleet expansion is part of European Flyer's dual strategy to ensure its student pilots are trained on the most advanced and modern technology, while also transitioning towards full decarbonization by the year 2050. Tecnam claims the P2010 TDI is perfectly tailored to meet these goals. It offers a drastic reduction in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions compared to legacy avgas-powered trainers through the use of a Continental CD-170 diesel engine. It also has a state-of-the-art Garmin avionics and a spacious, composite airframe.
"We are very pleased to conclude this agreement at a globally renowned event such as Aero Friedrichshafen," said Luis Miñano, European Flyers managing director. "An investment of this scale reflects European Flyers' ambition to provide its students with the most advanced technology on the market and to strengthen our leadership in aviation training in Spain."
The company claims it has the greenest training fleet in the world. Flight schools using its aircraft should be able to save up to 10 tons of CO2 emissions for each student who completes a Commercial Pilot Licence. That is a 60% reduction to a fleet using 100LL fuel across 155 flight hours, including 30 hours in a twin-engine trainer.
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"We are incredibly proud to partner with European Flyers on this historic €7 million investment," said Tecnam CSO, Walter Da Costa. "Their commitment to sustainability and technological excellence perfectly aligns with Tecnam's vision for the future of flight training. The P2010 TDI is the ideal aircraft to support their ambitious decarbonization goals while providing their students with a safe, world-class training environment."