# Tecnam P2012 aircraft sales to regional operators

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tecnam-p2012-aircraft-sales-to-regional-operators
> Updated: 2026-08-18T10:27:10.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam has secured orders for its P2012 aircraft from regional operators in different parts of the world.

In July 2026, Tropic Air Charters, based in South Florida, announced the purchase of two P2012 Traveller twin-engine aircraft at the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh air show. The charter operator intends to use the planes to replace an aging Britten-Norman fleet and upgrade VIP services between Fort Lauderdale and the Bahamas. The aircraft were selected for their short-take-off-and-landing capability and climate-controlled cabins.

In August 2026, Queensland-based Horizon Airways ordered its second Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft, with delivery expected by the end of the year. The airline plans to use the aircraft to modernize its fleet and service remote island communities in the Torres Strait and Cape regions, such as the Mabuiag, Darnley, and Murray Islands.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-18: Horizon Airways orders second Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft

Horizon Airways has ordered a second Tecnam P2012 STOL aircraft to modernize its fleet and improve regional connectivity across Australia's Torres Strait and Cape communities by late 2026.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/horizon-airways-orders-second-tecnam-p2012-stol-aircraft

### 2026-07-24: Tecnam sells two P2012 Traveller aircraft to Tropic Air Charters

Tecnam announced the sale of two P2012 Traveller aircraft to Tropic Air Charters, enabling the Florida charter operator to replace its legacy fleet and enhance Bahamas service.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tecnam-sells-two-p2012-traveller-aircraft-to-tropic-air-charters

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