{"id":15857,"date":"2021-04-01T16:27:34","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T16:27:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tecnam.com\/?p=15857"},"modified":"2021-04-01T16:50:59","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T16:50:59","slug":"ga-covid-vaccine-distribution-webinar-press-release","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tecnam.com\/ga-covid-vaccine-distribution-webinar-press-release\/","title":{"rendered":"Tecnam Aircraft Hosts Webinar with Industry Experts to Explore the Role of General Aviation in COVID Vaccine Distribution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam hosted a webinar with leading General Aviation (GA) organizations on March 30 to discuss the industry\u2019s role in COVID vaccine distribution. The webinar revealed GA\u2019s untapped potential in national crisis response and management. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Italian aircraft manufacturer <a href=\"https:\/\/tecnam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tecnam<\/a> hosted a webinar with the leading General Aviation (GA) experts on March 30 to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/tecnam.com\/general-aviation-covid-vaccine-distribution-webinar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the industry\u2019s role in COVID vaccine distribution<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The webinar, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=d-OU8QVEWUI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">now available on YouTube<\/a>, started with panelist introductions and a video presentation of Tecnam\u2019s recently launched <a href=\"https:\/\/tecnam.com\/p2012-travelcare\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">P2012 TRAVELCARE<\/a> \u2014 a specialized aircraft solution for COVID vaccine transportation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d-OU8QVEWUI\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Panelists, moderated by Ian Seager, journalist at FLYER UK, then set the stage for discussion by outlining the main challenges COVID vaccine distribution systems face worldwide. These include the cold chain requirements, reaching remote areas, optimizing delivery times to fit the vaccines\u2019 limited lifespan and selecting safe vaccination sites.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Senior Vice President of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) Ryan Waguespack, small aircraft like these have been instrumental in delivering COVID vaccines to remote areas, including small islands in Michigan, rural veteran communities in Montana and isolated households in Alaska.<\/p>\n<p>Describing the US distribution system, President of the Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association (RACCA) Stanley Bernstein said that it was \u201calmost business as usual\u201d thanks to the country\u2019s \u201cvery sophisticated supply chain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>According to Disaster Response and International Development Expert at Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) Daniel Juzi, countries across Africa and South Asia have not been as reliant on small aircraft. Among the challenges these distribution systems have faced are the regulatory obstacles that inhibit private and NGO aircraft to participate. Juzi said that this is one of the reasons why most of these countries expect to receive vaccines \u201conly in the latter half of [20]22 and into [20]23.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The key insight that emerged from the webinar, however, was that General Aviation is currently underutilized as a tool in crisis response and management worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA) Vice President of European Affairs Kyle Martin said that most European governments do not see General Aviation as \u201ca useful logistical tool in their toolbox.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Editor In Chief at Future Aviation\/Aerospace Workforce News Kathryn Creedy said:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201c[W]e need to formalize the participation of General Aviation so that, in the future, if disasters happen or we have pandemics \u2014 which, in all probability we will [\u2026] \u2014 we can get those people moving in a much more formal manner. Government authorities, health authorities, need to know that this is a resource that they have, and that the General Aviation community will report before they are even asked. They are ready and willing to serve.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The panelists agreed that increasing the role of General Aviation in crisis response and management, including COVID vaccine distribution as well as acting as an important resource in other natural disasters, will require joint action to educate governments, regional regulators and the public.<\/p>\n<p>Martin concluded:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThe benefits [of GA] are numerous and that\u2019s why GAMA is very proud to support the work that Tecnam\u2019s doing here today and really showcasing the benefits that our industry can offer the world.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Tecnam\u2019s General Manager Giovanni Pascale Langer closed the webinar stating that \u201cTecnam is more than willing to invest even more in this subject.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cSince the pandemic hit us, we have seen that everyone was playing [their] role. Today, we want to say out loud that General Aviation is here to do the same. We have the power to bring advantages and help where nobody else can,\u201d said Pascale Langer.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Bernstein invited the panelists to continue to promote General Aviation as a valuable tool in crisis response and to reflect on their progress at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.raccaonline.org\/racca-spring-conference-registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RACCA\u2019s next annual conference<\/a> scheduled for October 26-28, 2021 in Arizona.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tecnam Aircraft webinar panelists:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Giovanni Pascale Langer, Managing Director<\/li>\n<li>Walter Da Costa, Chief Sales Officer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nata.aero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Air Transportation Association<\/a> (NATA) webinar panelist:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ryan Waguespack, Senior Vice President<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gama.aero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">General Aviation Manufacturers Association<\/a> (GAMA) webinar panelists:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kyle Martin, Vice President \u2013 European Affairs<\/li>\n<li>Cate Brancart, Manager, European Operations and Safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mission Aviation Fellowship<\/a> (MAF) webinar panelist:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daniel Juzi, Disaster Response and International Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.raccaonline.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regional Air Cargo Carriers Association<\/a> (RACCA) webinar panelists:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stanley Bernstein, President<\/li>\n<li>Kathryn Creedy, Editor In Chief at Future Aviation\/Aerospace Workforce News<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Webinar Moderator:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ian Seager, author at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flyer.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flyer Magazine UK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>About Tecnam:<\/h3>\n<p>Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer with a global network of dealers and service centers. The company produces light General Aviation next-generation piston aircraft with two to 11 seats for commercial operators, special mission, flight schools and private owners.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam hosted a webinar with leading General Aviation (GA) organizations on March 30 to discuss the industry\u2019s role in COVID vaccine distribution. The webinar revealed GA\u2019s untapped potential in national crisis response and management. 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