At FLYING Finance, we believe that the best aircraft transactions are those that bridge the gap between professional precision and personal passion. This week, we are proud to showcase a recently “Closed and Funded” success story that perfectly illustrates this balance: the acquisition of a brand-new Tecnam P2008 MkII.
This deal was particularly significant as it was referred to us directly through our strategic partnership with Tecnam Aircraft, following a successful test flight that left the buyer convinced this was the right wing for his mission.
The purchaser of this P2008 MkII is a professional airline pilot – a demographic that demands a high level of technical reliability and safety. When it came time to select an aircraft for his own family, he wasn’t just looking for a commuter; he was looking for a platform where his children could learn to fly and where the family could create lasting memories together.
For a pilot accustomed to the advanced flight decks of commercial airliners, the P2008 MkII offered a familiar level of sophistication in a General Aviation package. The decision to choose Tecnam was driven by the desire for a modern, enjoyable machine that prioritizes safety and ease of use for new learners while providing the cross country capability a seasoned aviator expects.
The Tecnam P2008 MkII has emerged as a compelling choice for the owner-flown market due to its unique mixed technology construction. By combining a carbon fiber fuselage with metal wings and a metal stabilator, Tecnam Aircraft has created an aircraft that offers an unparalleled balance of flight control feel and structural robustness.
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Based in Capua, Italy, with a significant and growing presence in the United States, Tecnam has moved from being a niche manufacturer to a real contender in GA sales. Their diverse lineup, ranging from the twin-engine P2006T to the refined P2010 Gran Lusso, the flagship P2012 Traveller and the innovative P-Mentor trainer, shows a company deeply committed to the future of flight.
General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) market data confirms what the Lakeland ramp is seeing this week: Tecnam’s sustained growth in the U.S. is a result of their ability to deliver modern, glass-cockpit aircraft that are both refined and offer a low direct operating cost (DOC) platform than traditional legacy airframes.
In a market where timing can be the difference between securing an airframe and losing it to another buyer, speed is our primary metric. For this Tecnam P2008 MkII, FLYING Finance’s own Jackson Moore, a commercial pilot with both rotorcraft and fixed wing experience (formerly of Tecnam Aircraft distributor AltiSky), managed the initial application to the final closing, completing the entire transaction in just a couple of weeks. This impressive turnaround occurred just days after the buyer’s initial test flight.
By understanding the aircraft, speaking the language of both the OEM and the professional pilot, and having built up trust with our lending network, we were able to ensure that this airline pilot and his family didn’t have to wait to start their journey.
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