Tecnam Unveils P2006T NG at AERO 2024

Tecnam P2006T NG [Courtesy: Tecnam]

Tecnam has unveiled its "next generation" of its popular P2006T piston twin. The refined design —dubbed P2006T NG—was revealed at the AERO 2024 trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany, on Wednesday.

According to the company, the new design is the result of listening to customer suggestions, which led to "more than 300 improvements of the current P2006T MkII."

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Among the changes, according to the company, is an additional front door for the copilot and external access to the baggage compartment. Windows have been redesigned and are larger for improved visibility.

Interior of Tecnam P2006T NG [Courtesy: Tecnam]

"The powerplant is now provided by twin fuel-injected Rotax 9121Sc3 engines, offering high-altitude efficiency and reduced fuel consumption of 14 liters per hour, [3.7 gallons per hour] per engine," Tecnam said.

The aircraft integrates wing position and anticollision LED lights into the winglets. Inside, a central console houses the FMS GCU477 keyboard for management of all Garmin avionics, including the GFC700 three-axis autopilot and the G1000 NXi.

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Tecnam is also offering a super-premium version in the form of the P2006 NG Sport. This lux variant borrows heavily from Italian sports cars, featuring a handcrafted black leather interior that includes Alcantara headliners, plush moquette seats, and leather side walls.

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