The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded full type certification to Tecnam's P2012 Traveller in its STOL variant.

The P2012 STOL aircraft, specifically designed for Short Take Off and Landing operations, is engineered and tailored to operate from airports and airstrips characterized by extremely short runways and demanding operational constraints.

The 18 months extensive certification campaign ensured impressive takeoff and landing performance, while still maintaining a 99% commonality of parts with the standard P2012 Traveller series aircraft in an effort to enhance the P2012 STOL supportability and to provide a “fleet” option.

Addressing the needs of a niche market that has the manufacturer says has been underdeveloped and unsupported for decades, with the P2012 STOL Tecnam aims to offer a solution for operators seeking a modern, spacious, comfortable, safe yet stylish aircraft with outstanding STOL capabilities for their business.

With the production aircraft already in the final stage of the assembly line, the P2012 STOL is ready for the first deliveries to customers filling an uncovered gap of the commercial aviation.