Tecnam P-Mentor Aircraft Will Form Base For Elementary Flight Training
Tecnam and Spanish aviation group World Aviation S.L. have announced a partnership to supply the Portuguese Air Force with a modern fleet of flight-training aircraft.
The contract was awarded by the Ministry of National Defense to establish the Tecnam P-Mentor as the foundation for the Portuguese Air Force’s new elementary flight-training capability.World Aviation will deliver seven new Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft, supported by synthetic training systems and dedicated flight instructor training. To ensure maximum fleet readiness and operational continuity, the partnership also includes a robust, five-year integrated logistics support package covering both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.
The Tecnam P-Mentor provides a modern, purpose-built training platform suited for the rigorous demands of military elementary flight training. Combining efficient performance with a spacious cockpit environment and advanced avionics based on the Garmin G3X suite, the P-Mentor creates an effective learning environment while delivering operational efficiency and reliability. World Aviation has a strong relationship with Tecnam, currently operating fiveTecnam P2008JC aircraft within its training fleet. World Aviation has demonstrated the operational and technical capability required to support institutional and military clients with its track record of more than 2,000 students trained, 20,000 flight hours logged, and 1,200 maintenance operations performed.
