Lakeland – FL, USA. TECNAM is pleased to announce the appointment of Transair Leasing Inc. as its authorized distributor of the P2012 series for Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Transair Leasing brings extensive experience to the partnership, with 30 years of aviation excellence in the region and a proven track record in aircraft and helicopter sales, as well as local support services.
“We are very excited to represent Tecnam and the P2012 Traveller in these Latin American countries,” said Diego Ribadeneira, Director of Transair Leasing. “We have identified various operations that can benefit from the incredible versatility and performance of the P2012. With the arrival of our demonstration aircraft in the second quarter of 2025, we will conduct P2012 tours and showcases in Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru starting in June 2025. This will allow us to begin operations quickly and accept orders immediately in our markets.”
Francesco Sferra, Sales and Business Development Manager for the P2012 Special Missions Platform and Experimental Test Pilot, stated: “Tecnam, in its continuous effort to expand and enhance the global P2012 distribution and support network, is proud to partner with Transair Leasing Inc. We are confident that customers in Ecuador, Colombia, Panama, and Peru will benefit from the expertise, capabilities, and local presence of our newly announced distributor.”
The Tecnam P2012 Traveller is a high-performance twin-engine piston aircraft offering exceptional versatility and efficiency. It is ideal for a variety of missions, including passenger transport, cargo, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), business travel, and air taxi operations.
The P2012 is available in five configurations. Fully interchangeable, the Tecnam 11-seat, fixed-gear, non-pressurized twin-engine aircraft can be quickly and easily converted from a 9-passenger commuter configuration to a special-mission aircraft, and vice versa. The aircraft was developed by Tecnam’s Research and Design team, led by the renowned and award-winning expert Professor Luigi Pascale, to meet the latest market demands, combining distinctive Italian style with outstanding reliability.
- EASA/FAA certified
- Capacity for 2 + 9 passengers in a single cabin configuration
- Compliant with the latest regulatory amendments
- Certified for single-pilot VFR/IFR operations
- PBN and FIKI certified
- No type rating issuance or renewal required. No cycle limits
- Multi-mission capability
- Easy maintenance
About Transair Leasing Inc.
Transair Leasing Inc. is part of Grupo Aries, a family-owned company with a long and distinguished history in Ecuadorian aviation. The company has represented Textron Company and is the exclusive representative of Bell Helicopters in Ecuador, where it sells helicopters for both civil and military use. Transair Leasing is also proud to represent Tecnam and the P2012 Traveller in Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Transair Leasing’s sister company, Aeroinsa, provides charter flight operations and maintenance services, holding the necessary quality and regulatory certifications to deliver exceptional service. Aeroinsa offers charter services throughout Ecuador with its Bell 505 helicopter, serving executives and tourists with customized flights that save time and ensure safety. Additionally, Aeroinsa’s hangar at Guayaquil Airport is equipped to perform helicopter and aircraft maintenance, staffed by highly qualified personnel trained and certified by Bell Helicopter and Tecnam.