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Tecnam Aircraft is proud to announce that the General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) of the Republic of Ecuador has officially validated the Type Certificate of the entire P2012 aircraft series.
This comprehensive approval covers the P2012 Traveler (with motors Lycoming TEO-540 o Continental GTSIO-520-S), electric P2012 CHAIR (with Continental GTSIO-520-S engines) and the P2012 Sentinel SMP (with motors Lycoming TEO-540 o Continental GTSIO-520-S), allowing the immediate entry into service of all variants in the country with local registration.
This regulatory milestone comes after the historic arrival of the first P2012 Traveler to Ecuador in july 2025, entregado a Transair Leasing, official Tecnam distributor for Ecuador, Colombia, Peru and Panama.
The TECNAM P2012 Traveler certified in Ecuador
Although the initial delivery marked the arrival of the P2012 to the region, this validation completes, including multi-mission capabilities for passengers, load, medical evacuation/air ambulance, combi, skydiving and platform for special missions, now allows airlines, private owners, operators and government entities choose the ideal configuration for their mission, whether high altitude connectivity or operations from extremely short and unprepared runways.
Validation of engine configurations (Lycoming y Continental) and wings (Traveler and STOL) is strategically vital to the diverse geography of Ecuador, as it offers a flexible selection of performance, always guaranteeing the safety of a twin engine, cutting edge avionics, unmatched comfort and short takeoff and landing capabilities, ideal for accessing the most remote and challenging slopes in Ecuador, from the Amazon and Andean region to the coastal connection of Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands.
“We are pleased to receive this broad validation from the DGAC”, declared Francesco Sferra, Sales and Business Development Manager at Tecnam P2012 – Special Missions Platforms. “Ecuador presents a unique and varied operating environment, where Tecnam's offering of variants and multi-mission capabilities covers everything. By validating the entire P2012 family, both Lycoming and Continental versions, Ecuadorian authorities have allowed operators, airlines and local owners select the ideal tool for their mission, ensuring secure connectivity, modern and profitable.
Diego Ribadeneira, Director de Transair Leasing, exclusive distributor of Tecnam for Ecuador, commented on the importance of this approval: “This validation is the key we were waiting for to unlock the full potential of the Ecuadorian market.”. Since we received our first P2012 demonstrator in July, we have seen great interest from local operators and private owners. Now, with the ability to offer the full range — from the Traveler to the Sentinel SMP, passing through the robust STOL version—, we can provide a tailored solution for each mission profile in the country. Whether connecting the Andes, making an interisland connection or landing on short runways in the jungle, The P2012 line is ready to serve Ecuador”.
About the P2012 Family
- Ability: 11 seating (2 crew + 9 passengers), Easily convertible for cargo or medical evacuation. Security: Certified to the latest CS-23/FAR-23 standards, with latest generation Garmin glass cockpit.
- Versatility: Fixed landing gear and robust design for operations on semi-prepared runways.
- Multimission: Fully certified for interchangeable multi-mission passenger configuration, load, air ambulance/medical evacuation, combi, skydiving and special missions platform.
With this validation, Tecnam and Transair Leasing are prepared to accelerate fleet modernization efforts in Ecuador and the Andean region in general.
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