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ecnam was founded over sixty five years ago by two brothers, Giovanni and Gino Pascale, whose extraordinary business adventure started with making paper airplanes in their childhood home. Their passion for aviation never faded. On the contrary, it grew stronger and stronger and the result is a world leading company building a wide range of aircraft. Today, Tecnam is still owned and managed by the Pascale family. Its headquarters and production plant are located in the area adjacent to Capua airport. Tecnam’s production facility extends on an area of over 40,000 square metres and the plant itself covers an area of 11,000 square metres. “Our production is divided into two main groups of aircraft: high wing and low
wing. Among them, there are the P2006 TWIN line, and the 2010, both EASA CS 23 certified, twin and single engine aircraft, JAR-VLA certified single engine, all great for flight schools; Light Sport Aircraft for the North American market, such as the P92, P2002, P2008, and the ASTORE, and ultralight models which boast six generations of models. Moreover, we produce aircraft according to the European certification CS23 (known as FAR23 the US). We offer both two seat and four seat models,” says Mr Fogliano.
Safety is the key Tecnam is the first choice of private general customers and flight training centres. With over 3800 Tecnam aircraft operating around
the world, Tecnam customers and operators are supported by a global network of over 60 dealers and 100 Tecnam Service Centres. “We have a subsidiary in Sebring, Florida,” adds Mr Fogliano. “Thanks to our diversified production, we are able to serve different segments of the market. For example, the ultralight two seater aircraft appeal to general customers who are passionate about flying; whereas, certified aircraft are aimed at flying training centres and small businesses,” explains the CFO of Tecnam. Last but not least, the Italian company provides aircraft equipped with airborne systems. “We work in collaboration with some of the major companies in the airborne industry and they help us offer the very best.” Tecnam aircraft are equipped with state-of-
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