First Tecnam P2012 Traveller Sold into the British Isles Market
MONTE Global Asset Management acquires Tecnam P2012 for Airtask Group’s operations between Stornoway and Benbecula, Scotland.
CAPUA, Italy – February 5th, 2026 Tecnam is proud to announce a significant milestone in its global establishment of the P2012 Aircraft Series with the delivery of a P2012 Traveller into the British Isles commercial market. The aircraft was acquired on December 30, 2025, by MONTE Global Asset Management, a specialist investment firm focused on financing mission critical and sustainable regional aircraft.
The aircraft will be leased to the Airtask Group and operated by their subsidiary, Hebridean Air Services. It is scheduled to serve the essential Public Service Obligation (PSO) route between Stornoway (EGPO) and Benbecula (EGPL). Currently, this route supports the local community with four scheduled return flights a day, three days a week.
The sale was facilitated by Oriens Aviation, the authorised Tecnam sales centre for the British Isles. This transaction highlights the P2012 Traveller’s growing reputation as the premier platform for essential regional connectivity, specifically designed to replace aging heritage fleets in demanding operational environments.
Francesco Sferra, P2012 Sales and Business Development Manager at Tecnam, commented: “We are incredibly proud to see the P2012 Traveller enter the British Isles market. This aircraft was designed specifically to offer a modern, more comfortable, safe, and cost-effective solution for short-haul routes that connect remote communities. After personally proofing the aircraft in Scotland in an early 2025 demo tour, now seeing the P2012 selected for the rugged and demanding environment of the Scottish Hebrides confirms that we have delivered on that promise. We look forward to supporting Hebridean Air Services, Airtask, and MONTE in this new chapter of regional connectivity.”
The planned start of operations is scheduled for Q1 of 2026. Before entering service, the aircraft will undergo a proving flight with the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to be formally registered on the Airtask Group’s Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC).
The introduction of the P2012 Traveller represents a modernization of the fleet serving the Hebrides, promising enhanced passenger comfort and reliability.
Rachel Ford, Director of Operations for Airtask Group, stated: “The arrival of the Tecnam P2012 marks an exciting milestone for Airtask. We are extremely grateful to Oriens and MONTE who have worked with us to deliver the aircraft. The aircraft will enhance services on our existing routes, delivering an improved passenger experience for the remote communities we serve. Whilst operations will not commence immediately due to the necessary regulatory processes, the P2012 will play a key role in strengthening regional connectivity as soon as approvals are complete.”
Raymond Eyre, Chairman of MONTE, added: “We are thrilled to have acquired and leased our first Tecnam P2012 to Airtask, a highly capable and efficient aircraft designed for reliable operations in demanding regional environments. The P2012 plays a critical role in providing connectivity to remote communities worldwide, and this acquisition will form a key part of our special missions platform supporting a broad range of mission-critical operations.”
James Cracroft, Senior Sales Manager at Oriens Aviation, stated: “We are delighted to introduce the first Tecnam P2012 Traveller to the UK market enabled by MONTE Global Asset Management and operating under the Airtask Group. This aircraft will play a key role in keeping communities connected, providing a convenient point-to-point scheduled service between Stornoway and Benbecula. The P2012 Traveller has demonstrated in many varied environments around the world that its rugged design and low operating costs make it the ideal platform for delivering this type of service, and we are excited to bring this superb aircraft to more destinations across the British Isles.”
About MONTE Global Asset Management
MONTE Global Asset Management is a specialist investment firm focused on financing sustainable and mission-critical transportation assets. With a core emphasis on delivering measurable environmental and societal impact, MONTE provides tailored leasing and capital solutions to support the decarbonisation of regional transportation and enable essential special mission operations, through asset-backed, long-term investments in aircraft, vessels, and supporting infrastructure.. Backed by deep industry expertise and long-term investor partnerships, MONTE is committed to accelerating the transition to net-zero by supporting mission-critical, asset-backed operations that deliver both environmental and economic impact.
www.monteglobal.co.uk
About Airtask Group
Airtask Group is a pioneering aviation company known for its innovative solutions, strong regulatory expertise, and commitment to quality in diverse industry sectors. With a global Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) and extensive experience in special missions plus dedication to lifeline air services, Airtask ascribes the highest priority to safety but without compromise to customer’s operational and commercial expectations. Company safety and compliance management systems, approved by the Civil Aviation Authority provide further assurance of Airtask’s total commitment to exemplary aviation.
airtask.com
About Oriens Aviation
Oriens Aviation is the authorised centre for Tecnam since 2021, including the flagship twin-engined Tecnam P-2012 series. It is also the Pilatus PC-12 and the PC-24 sales and service centre for the British Isles. In 2022 Oriens added maintenance and repair expertise on the Cirrus SR family of single-engined piston aircraft, becoming an Authorised Cirrus SR2X Service Centre in the UK.
The company is based at London Biggin Hill Airport (EGKB) and offers a full range of maintenance, repair and overhaul services to private aircraft owners and operators, together with aircraft sales, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, warranty work, aircraft management, AOC operations including Aircraft Charter Services, pilot training, comprehensive aircraft ownership support and handling. It holds EASA Part 145 approval, alongside its national UK CAA 145 and FAA Repair Station approvals.
oriensaviation.com/
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