NEXT-GEN ISLAND HOPPING: NEW TECNAM P2012 STOL JOINS INSELFLIEGER’S FLEET
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 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.
About FLN FRISIA-Luftverkehr GmbH Norddeich
To meet the growing demands of modern travel, AG Reederei Norden-Frisia expanded its services as a leading transportation provider to the East Frisian Islands of Norderney and Juist by introducing an aviation division.
In 1969, FLN FRISIA-Luftverkehr GmbH Norddeich was founded, offering year-round on-demand flights with fixed departure times from Norden-Norddeich to Juist and Norderney.
In 2011, the company further strengthened its presence along the East Frisian North Sea coast by acquiring the LFH Group. Following a merger in 2014, the airline became the region’s largest provider of air services, operating a fleet of nine aircraft, including Britten-Norman Islanders and Cessnas, and transporting approximately 120,000 passengers annually. The Harle location primarily serves Wangerooge, while additional charter and scenic flights connect other East and North Frisian Islands, Helgoland, and destinations across Germany and neighboring countries.
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