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Tecnam surprises with new generation P2006T piston twin

Sport version of Tecnam's new generation P2006T
Sport version of Tecnam's new generation P2006T

Tecnam has upgraded its long-running and best-selling piston twin, the P2006T with a ‘new generation’ model – and a Sports version aimed private buyers.

More than 400 of the original P2006T have been built with most in use with flight schools as a multi-engine training aircraft.

Now the MkII version, the P2006T NG was unveiled at AERO will more than 300 improvements, many suggested by customers.

Tecnam P2006T NG Sport unveiled at AERO

Tecnam P2006T NG Sport unveiled at AERO

They include:

  • Engines uprated to the fuel injected Rotax 912Sc3, giving better high altitude performance and reduced fuel consumption. Tecnam claims 14 litres/hour per engine.
  • Additional front door for the co-pilot
  • External access to the baggage compartment
  • Bigger windows
  • Wing position and anti-collision lights integrated into winglets with LED bulbs
  • New central console that houses a FMS GCU477 keyboard for management of all the Garmin avionics
  • Garmin GFC700 3-axis autopilot.
Tecnam's P2006T NG has an all-Garmin flightdeck

Tecnam’s P2006T NG has an all-Garmin flightdeck

Tecnam is also offering a premium version: the P2006 NG Sport featuring ‘all-Italian’ design with a black leather dashboard, soft LED lights, carbon-look panels, yokes and central console covered in leather. The cabin has Alcantara headliners, moquette seats, leather side walls and side panels with carbon look logos.

The launch customer is Spanish flying school Fly-By which already operates a fleet of Tecnam aircraft. The P2006T NG will be launched first within EASA approved countries.

“Today, with the P2006T NG, Tecnam confirms its position as one of the most innovative aircraft manufacturers in the world,” said Paolo Pascale Langer, Chief Executive Officer, Tecnam.

Tecnam P2006T NG

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