CANAVIA Aviation Academy Places New Order for Four Tecnam “Next Generation” Aircraft to Support Unprecedented Growth

The Spanish academy is adding three (3) P2008JC NGs and one (1) P2006T NG, bringing its total fleet to 16 airplanes and reinforcing its commitment to airline-standard glass-cockpit training.

GRAN CANARIA, Spain / CAPUA, Italy – June 9, 2026 – Tecnam is proud to announce that CANAVIA Aviation Academy, one of Spain’s premier Approved Training Organizations (ATO), is significantly expanding its training capabilities with a major fleet upgrade. The academy has placed a new order for a P2006T NG twin-engine (MEP) and a P2008JC NG single-engine (SEP) aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2027. These join two additional brand new P2008JC NG aircraft already scheduled for delivery by the end of 2026.

With these four new Next Generation aircraft arriving over the next 18 months, CANAVIA’s fleet will officially reach 16 airplanes, marking another major milestone in its 17-year history of continuous growth.

Preparing Future Airline Pilots with NG Technology
Currently training around 100 ATPL (Airline Transport Pilot License) students, CANAVIA is dedicated to producing career-ready aviators. The integration of Tecnam’s “Next Generation” fleet, equipped with fully integrated, state-of-the-art glass cockpits, is a crucial part of this mission.

More info on the P2008JC NG: https://tecnam.com/aircraft/p2008-jc-ng/

“We provide not only ATPL training to get the licenses and ratings, but also to prepare our students as future airline pilots, requiring top-tier technical skills to be developed,” said Mario Pons, CEO of CANAVIA Aviation Academy. “The new Tecnams, with fully integrated glass cockpits, will be a core part of fulfilling this requirement. With these new aircraft, CANAVIA will reach a fleet of 16 airplanes, supporting our non-stop increase of activity since we started 17 years ago.”

Exceptional Utilization and Reliability
Based in the Canary Islands, CANAVIA operates from a private aerodrome that boasts some of the best flying weather in the world. This geographical advantage, combined with Tecnam’s dispatch reliability, allows the academy to achieve an extraordinary utilization rate: completing more than 1,000 flight hours every year per aircraft. This non-stop operational tempo is further supported by CANAVIA’s own Approved Maintenance Service Center, which keeps the Tecnam fleet in peak condition.

“CANAVIA is a textbook example of a highly successful, high-volume flight academy,” added Walter Da Costa, Tecnam’s Chief Sales Officer. “Flying an aircraft for over 1,000 hours a year demands incredible robustness and reliability. We are honored that Mario and his team continue to trust Tecnam’s Next Generation fleet—specifically the seamless transition between the P2008JC NG and the P2006T NG—to train their growing roster of 100 ATPL students.”

About CANAVIA Aviation Academy
Operating for 17 years in the Canary Islands, Spain, CANAVIA Aviation Academy is an EASA Approved Training Organization (ATO) dedicated to professional pilot training. Operating from a private aerodrome with one of the best climates in the entire world, CANAVIA provides a year-round, non-stop training environment. The academy focuses on preparing students for successful airline careers utilizing a modern glass-cockpit fleet, backed by their own Approved Maintenance Service Center to ensure maximum safety and operational efficiency.
More info: www.flycanavia.com

The Spanish academy is adding three (3) P2008JC NGs and one (1) P2006T NG, bringing its total fleet to 16 airplanes and reinforcing its commitment to airline-standard glass-cockpit training. GRAN CANARIA, Spain / CAPUA, Italy – June 9, 2026 – Tecnam is proud to announce that CANAVIA Aviation Academy, one of Spain’s premier Approved Training Organizations (ATO),…