TECNAM Australasia

Tecnam announces the launch of the P2012 Traveller

Introducing the Tecnam P2012 Traveller.... innovative, stylish, efficient and affordable.

P2012 Traveller The eleven seat next generation twin is powered by Lycoming. This new aeroplane has been designed to comply with both FAR part 23 and EASA CS-23.

The Tecnam P2012 Traveller is in a class of its own. Dedicated to providing safe and reliable air travel around the globe, the Tecnam P2012 Traveller is 'the' next generation 11 seat aeroplane. Offering unbeatable value, it is coupled with low operating costs, innovative design and Italian styling.

Airlines have been demanding a replacement for the many hundreds of 'heritage' aeroplanes in the FAR23/CS23 category currently in service around the world, as many are now coming to the end of their usefulcommercial life.

With the introduction of the P2012 Traveller, Tecnam is ensuring that not only are passenger demands for comfort and safety met but that potential operators purchasing the P2012 Traveller are now able to afford an aeroplane with significantly improved direct operating costs, more efficient maintenance routines and an appreciation for ensuring that the industry takes into account global environmental considerations such as the need for lowerfuel burn and less noise emissions.

Lycoming has developed a six-cylinder, four stroke piston engine, the TEO-540-A1A to power the P2012 Traveller. Each of the two Lycoming TEO-540-A1A engines offers 350 horse power.

The piston Lycoming TEO-540-A1A engines have been specifically selected by Tecnam to power the P2012 Traveller as they best support operators flying as economically as possible, short hops at lower, unpressurised, altitudes and with a high number of cycles.

Tecnam P2012 Traveller operators will have the option of utilising both MOGAS and AVGAS, thus enabling the Tecnam P2012 Traveller to provide air services to as many locations as possible. Its twin engines ensure safe and reliable operations, be they over long over water legs or rough terrain, with a fuel system featuring two fuel tanks integral with the wing box with a capacity of 600 litres (159 US gal), burning less than 114 litres per hour (30 US gph) at a cruise speed of 160 knots.

Potential operators have also demanded a new aeroplane that requires minimal maintenance, so the P2012 Traveller's fixed robust landing gear is practically maintenance free. With over 100 Tecnam Service Centres already in place around the world, our operators are assured of exemplary support.

Tecnam's reputation for innovation and styling is also very evident in the cabin environment too. Taking into account the latest ergonomic and anthropometric studies, seat pitch has been set at a very comfortable 32 inches. Individual vent outlets are provided for each passenger and there is a heating system that has been designed to warm the cabin uniformly. There are two very spacious baggage compartments allowing 1000 litres (70.6 cu ft) of space.

"Ultimately operators have been demanding a next generation aeroplane that can deliver not only profits but reliability, efficiency and of course passenger comfort. The Tecnam design team have answered all these needs in developing the P2012 Traveller, one of the first new FAR23/CS23 aeroplanes in 25 years!" said Paolo Pascale, Tecnam's Managing Director." The P2012 Traveller builds on our commitment to continue to develop outstanding, stylish, innovative and affordable aeroplanes. For the Tecnam team, designing and building aeroplanes isn't just a job, it's an extension of our passion for flying."

The Tecnam P2012 Traveller will first see service as a passenger aeroplane but has been designed from the start to be a very versatile and flexible aerial platform, offering many multi role opportunities including VIP, cargo shipping, parachuting and medevac services.