Tecnam unveils P2008JC NG — an EASA CS‑23 certified trainer for FTOs

Tecnam has launched the P2008JC NG, a next‑generation trainer certified to EASA CS‑23 airworthiness standards and specifically targeted at Flight Training Organizations (FTOs). The type is positioned for immediate commercial use by European training providers and ab‑initio syllabi.

Discovered 2025-12-16T09:11:37.980771-08:00 | 2025-12-16T09:11:37.980771-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

EASA CS‑23 certification clears the P2008JC NG for commercial service with European FTOs, accelerating type introduction into training fleets and aligning with EASA’s competency‑based training rollout (see the CAE EASA CBTA expansion: https://hype.aero/?story=507f6cdc-c887-468d-a1ae-d437d8db7d2c).
The launch follows demonstrable operator interest in Tecnam light trainers — including an LOI for up to 30 P‑Mentor IFRs — signalling procurement momentum that will influence fleet planning, production schedules and aftermarket support (see the Tecnam LOI: https://hype.aero/?story=9119d5cb-f69b-4cd3-a04f-b27bc7042eb9).

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