On Feb. 19, 2026, Cantor Air (IT.ATO.0004) acquired three new Tecnam P2006T NG aircraft, with options for additional units in the future, in line with its modernisation strategy.
What is Cantor Air?
Cantor Air (IT.ATO.0004) is a premier Italian Approved Training Organisation (ATO) and flight school. It was founded in 2007 by a team of civilian and military flight professionals and specialises in training professional pilots for airline careers. Located at Valbrembo Airport near Bergamo, it operates a large fleet of 19 aircraft and a modern flight simulator, with 93% of graduates securing airline jobs within six months
It offers comprehensive, modular training from Private Pilot License (PPL) to Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). It also features a “Full Immersion” training method, with classrooms in Nembro and an operational base at Valbrembo Airport (LILV).
The Cantor Air team have stated:
“Each new aircraft sends a clear message: we invest today to support, with responsibility and vision, the pilots of tomorrow.”
They then followed on to say that after the addition in 2024/2025 with Tecnam Aircraft of three P2010 TDI and two P2008 JC, the fleet will reach 22 aircraft and an ALSIM FNPT II simulator dedicated to training the next generation of airline pilots.
The New Aircraft
The Tecnam P2006T NG (Next Generation) is an upgraded, highly efficient four-seat light twin-engine aircraft featuring over 300 improvements over its predecessor, the Tecnam P2006T MkII.
The P2006T NG features an advanced Flight Management System (FMS) keypad, designed to familiarise students with complex avionics workflows.
Cantor Air commented on the new addition:
“A strategic investment that further strengthens multi-engine and IFR training, introducing next-generation aircraft, advanced technology, and operational standards increasingly aligned with those of modern commercial aviation.”
The NG version caters to both flight schools, due to efficiency, and private owners seeking modern, cost-effective twin-engine travel. They are powered by fuel-injected Rotax 912iSc3 engines, and they feature advanced Garmin G1000 NXi avionics, a redesigned cabin, improved ergonomics, and a 148-knot cruise speed.
This new aircraft will ensure a seamless transition for students, as its configuration mirrors modern airline operational standards. This will ensure the full alignment with Competency-Based Training (CBT) principles.
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