OSM Aviation Academy signs LOI for up to 30 Tecnam P‑Mentor IFR trainers

OSM Aviation Academy has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire 25 Tecnam P‑Mentor IFR trainers, with options for five additional aircraft. The provisional agreement — covering up to 30 light trainers — is aimed at modernising and expanding OSMAA's cadet fleet to meet growing training demand.

Discovered 2025-11-05T01:34:05.526948-08:00 | 2025-11-05T01:34:05.526948-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The deal covers 25 firm P‑Mentor IFR trainers with options for five more (up to 30 aircraft), an immediate and measurable increase in OSMAA's cadet training capacity and fleet standardisation.
  • It signals demand for OEM-built, modern light trainers and integrated training solutions in the European pilot pipeline, echoing recent industry moves such as the Boeing and Leonardo partnership on integrated training.
  • The order fits a broader regional trend of investment in training infrastructure and local support, alongside recent expansions like the RotorTechnics training academy and MRO growth and industrial pacts backing trainer programmes in Europe (see related aircraft support agreements).

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2025-11-05T01:34:05.526948-08:00
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