Tecnam P2012 Traveller
| P2012 Traveller | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Role | Utility aircraft |
| National origin | Italy |
| Manufacturer | Tecnam |
| Designer | |
| Primary users | Cape Air
|
| Number built | 120 |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 22 February 2020 |
| First flight | 21 July 2016 |
| In service | 2020–present |
| Notes | |
| Last update: 2025 | |
The Tecnam P2012 Traveller is a twin-engine, high-wing utility aircraft designed and manufactured by the Italian company Costruzioni Aeronautiche Tecnam, based in Capua, Italy, near Naples. Certified under EASA CS-23 and FAA FAR Part 23, the aircraft is configured to carry up to nine passengers and one or two pilots, and is designed for commuter, charter, air taxi, cargo, medevac, and surveillance operations.
In 2009, the U.S. regional airline Cape Air, based in Massachusetts, approached Tecnam with a request for a modern replacement for its aging fleet of Cessna 402s. The project was publicly revealed in April 2011. In November 2015, Cape Air signed a letter of intent to order 100 aircraft. On 21 July 2016, the first prototype performed its maiden flight. In October 2018, testing had been completed, and type certification from European Aviation Safety Agency was received during on 20 December 2018. The first customer delivery occurred during March 2019. American Federal Aviation Administration certification was awarded in August 2019, and Cape Air received its first two aircraft via transatlantic ferry flight in October 2019.
The P2012 Traveller marked Tecnam’s first commercial aircraft project. As of 2024, Tecnam can produce up to 40 P2012 per year and has delivered over 120 units worldwide.