Tecnam is proud to announce that FLN FRISIA-Luftverkehr GmbH Norddeich (Inselflieger) has taken delivery of a Tecnam P2012 STOL, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing regional air connectivity to the East Frisian Islands.
Designed for Short Takeoff and Landing (STOL) operations, the Tecnam P2012 STOL is an ideal fit for Inselflieger’s mission of providing modern, roomier, more capable, comfortable, and efficient safe transportation between the mainland and the islands. The aircraft’s design brings the customer experience to a “new level” of comfort, opening new horizons to the Company’s consolidated operations between the Frisian island.
The amenities on board and well-designed cabin layout ensure an improved experience for both pilots and passengers, meanwhile, the advanced avionics grant additional safety to the mission. With Tecnam’s strong technical support, the P2012 STOL seamlessly integrates into the existing fleet while ensuring efficient maintenance and long-term operational reliability.
Bruno Warkentin, Nominated Person Continuing Airworthiness at Inselflieger, expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership, stating: “We are very excited about the collaboration with Tecnam. Our initial focus will be on integrating the P2012 STOL into our operations, and once we successfully achieve this, we see significant potential for the future. However, what we’ve seen from Tecnam so far has already impressed us.”
Paolo Pascale, CEO of Tecnam, also shared his thoughts on this milestone: “We are delighted to welcome Inselflieger to the Tecnam family. The P2012 STOL was designed to meet the needs of operators who require superior performance in challenging environments, and we are confident that it will serve Inselflieger’s routes exceptionally well. We look forward to supporting their success with this aircraft and beyond.”
Francesco Sferra, P2012 Sales and Business Development Manager of Tecnam, stated: “This delivery and entry in service is an additional testament to the impressive achievements of the P2012 aircraft series. The P2012 STOL, specifically designed to accomplish commercial operations from the shortest and most demanding runways in the world, brings to the market enhanced capabilities, improved comfort, added safety and a multi mission configuration that spans from Passengers to Freight transportation, as well as Air Ambulance missions and now also Special Missions. We are proud to enlist among our premium customers also the dedicated and passionate FLN team.”
By investing in the Tecnam P2012 STOL, Inselflieger continues its tradition of innovation and commitment to providing reliable and high-quality air services to the region.
Tecnam P2012 STOL Attributes
The Tecnam P2012 STOL is designed for Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) operations, where short and demanding runways require enhanced performance. It offers modern, roomier, and more capable transportation while enhancing safety and efficiency. Its design brings a new level of comfort to passengers and pilots, with a well-designed cabin layout and advanced avionics that ensure added safety during missions.
The aircraft features innovative processes and methodologies that enable seamless integration into existing fleets, with efficient maintenance and long-term operational reliability. Equipped with a composite wing reference model structure, the P2012 STOL utilises new production techniques, ensuring durability and high performance under demanding operational conditions.
With multi-mission capabilities, the Tecnam P2012 STOL is designed to handle a variety of operations, including:
- Passenger and freight transportation.
- Air ambulance services.
- Special missions requiring high reliability and flexibility.
The P2012 STOL brings to market enhanced capabilities, improved comfort, and added safety, catering to operators requiring superior performance. Its advanced technical design ensures that it can efficiently operate on the shortest and most challenging runways in the world.
