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TRAINING

Tecnam to deliver thirty-one training jets for

Melbourne flight training fleet

The order includes eight Tecnam P2010 180hp planes, three P2006Ts, and 20 P-Mentors, which will en-
hance the quality of flight training programs at Melbourne Flight Training.

ecnam, an Italian aircraft manufac- exceptional flight training experiences. training, and low emissions. Together
Tturer, has announced that US-based With the addition of these state-of-the- with Melbourne Flight Academy, we are
Melbourne Flight Training has placed an art aircraft, we’re excited to continue proud to innovate the flight training
order for 20 Tecnam aircraft. The order empowering our students to soar to paradigm in the USA.”
includes eight P2010 180hp planes, new heights with confidence and skill. Melbourne Flight Training is a lead-
three P2006Ts, and 20 P-Mentors, which We are elated to be joining the Tecnam ing FAA Approved 141 flight training
will enhance the quality of flight train- family and look forward to our part- school located in Melbourne, Florida.
ing programs, reduce costs for student nership as we commit to training new The school provides premier flight
customers, and provide a range of train- professional flight students enrolled in instruction to recreational and profes-
ing options to meet the needs of the our Career Aviator Pathway program.” sional pilot students. Their mission is to
student body. Based on recent data and industry provide safe, high-quality flight training
The Tecnam aircraft line offers a benchmarks, Tecnam has revealed that empowers students to achieve
perfect progression of high and low that flight schools operating Tecnam’s their aviation goals. Melbourne Flight
wing ab-initio trainers, culminating in single- and twin-engine fleets can save Training operates a fleet of 34 training
the multi-engine P2006T model. The as much as 10 tons of CO2 emissions aircraft, including three new Tecnam
fleet is equipped with the latest Garmin for every single student who graduated P2006T MKII multi-engine trainers, op-
glass avionics, the latest certifications, with Commercial Pilot License – a 60% erating in a spacious training facility.
and low emissions, making it a concrete reduction compared to fleets using The P2006T was delivered during
solution for flight schools of the 21st 100LL fuel on a journey of 155 flight the Sun ‘n’ Fun in Lakeland, and the
century. hours, 30h of which on twin. remaining aircraft will be delivered
Derek Fallon, Founder and President, Walter Da Costa, Chief Sales Officer, during 2024. This acquisition is a posi-
Melbourne Flight Training said, “Mel- Tecnam said: “We are very excited tive step forward in revolutionizing the
bourne Flight Training is thrilled to an- about this fantastic partnership with flight training industry, providing the
nounce our acquisition of a new Tecnam Melbourne Flight Academy. Our fleet best possible training for aspiring pilots
Aircraft training fleet, marking a new solution is unique in the market, while minimizing the impact on the
chapter in our commitment to providing ensuring reliability, cost control, smart environment

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