{"id":29630,"date":"2025-02-21T14:20:34","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T14:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tecnam-redesign.qwstaging.com\/?p=29630"},"modified":"2025-04-14T11:07:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T11:07:58","slug":"cyprus-airways-flying-academy-expands-fleet-with-tecnam-aircraft-to-enhance-pilot-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tecnam.com\/cyprus-airways-flying-academy-expands-fleet-with-tecnam-aircraft-to-enhance-pilot-training\/","title":{"rendered":"CYPRUS AIRWAYS FLYING ACADEMY EXPANDS FLEET WITH TECNAM AIRCRAFT TO ENHANCE PILOT TRAINING"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tecnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15-CYPRUS-PILOT-EXPO-7-e1740147624372.jpeg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29631 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/tecnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15-CYPRUS-PILOT-EXPO-7-e1740147624372.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tecnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15-CYPRUS-PILOT-EXPO-7-e1740147624372.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/tecnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15-CYPRUS-PILOT-EXPO-7-e1740147624372-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/tecnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15-CYPRUS-PILOT-EXPO-7-e1740147624372-1024x769.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/tecnam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/15-CYPRUS-PILOT-EXPO-7-e1740147624372-768x577.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Strategic Acquisition strengthens CAFA\u2019s commitment to environmentally friendly quality flight training<\/h3>\n<p>Brussels, Belgium \u2013 Tecnam and\u00a0<strong>Cyprus Airways Flying Academy<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>CAFA<\/strong>\u00a0today announced at Pilot Expo Brussels the purchase agreement for\u00a0<strong>two (2) Tecnam P2008JC<\/strong>\u00a0single engine two-seater aircraft. These new aircraft will be used for ab-initio training.<\/p>\n<p>This new acquisition will innovate\u00a0<strong>CAFA<\/strong>\u2019s fleet, standardise the fleet and increase ATO capacity. This new and significant investment is part of\u00a0<strong>CAFA<\/strong>\u2019s commitment to ensure that future commercial pilots are trained on modern aircraft such as the wide range of Tecnam models.<\/p>\n<p>CAFA, based at Larnaka International Airport, already has a P2006T in its fleet and the ATO has trained hundreds of airline pilots serving the world\u2019s leading carriers. One of the reasons for this choice, apart from the excellent fuel consumption, is the excellent safety record and the lowest CO2 emissions, making the Tecnams the aircraft of choice for students and flight schools.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Christos\u00a0Limnatitis, Accountable Manager at CAFA<\/strong>, said: \u201c<em>This order marks a turning point in CAFA\u2019s vision to strengthen its position among the leading Aviation Training Organizations within the EASA ecosystem. In addition to their undisputed flying qualities, the Tecnam aircraft are state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly aircraft that underscore CAFA\u2019s commitment to quality and sustainability in aviation training.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cCyprus Airways Flying Academy\u2019s choice of Tecnam is a testament to our ongoing commitment to innovation in flight training. We are delighted they\u2019ve selected our aircraft for this expansion, recognizing that today\u2019s students deserve a modern, technologically advanced platform to prepare them for the complexities of today\u2019s airline environment. Tecnam aircraft provide that critical bridge, enabling a seamless transition into the professional cockpit.\u201d\u00a0<\/em>Said\u00a0<strong>Walter Da Costa<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>Tecnam\u2019s Chief Sales Officer.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tecnam Green Fleet<\/strong>. \u00a0Tradition, innovation and vision. These factors are taking Tecnam to new horizons. Based on recent data and industry benchmarks, Tecnam offers the greenest training fleet in the world. Flight schools using Tecnam\u2019s single and twin engine fleet can save up to 10 tonnes of CO<sub>2<\/sub>\u00a0emissions for each student who completes a Commercial Pilot Licence \u2013 a 60% reduction compared to a fleet using 100LL fuel across 155 flight hours, including 30 hours in a twin (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecnam.com\/soar-greener\">www.Tecnam.com\/soar-greener<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Cyprus Airways Flying Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CAFA\u2019s Mission is to provide exceptional aviation training through unwavering commitment to excellence, state of the art facilities and equipment, carefully chosen suppliers and a dedicated team of aviation professionals. Aiming to elevate students\u2019 knowledge, skills and attitude to the highest standards.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cyprusairways-flyingacademy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.cyprusairways-flyingacademy.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Strategic Acquisition strengthens CAFA\u2019s commitment to environmentally friendly quality flight training Brussels, Belgium \u2013 Tecnam and\u00a0Cyprus Airways Flying Academy\u00a0CAFA\u00a0today announced at Pilot Expo Brussels the purchase agreement for\u00a0two (2) Tecnam P2008JC\u00a0single engine two-seater aircraft. These new aircraft will be used for ab-initio training. 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