Epic Flight Academy Adds Tecnam Aircraft to Fleet

Epic Flight Academy Adds Tecnam Aircraft to Fleet

The largest Part 141 flight school in the United States acquires two Tecnam P2006T twin-engine aircraft to enhance multi-engine training capabilities and international student appeal.

FLORIDA, USA / CAPUA, ITALY – September 4, 2026 – Tecnam is proud to announce that Epic Flight Academy, a premier American aviation training organization, has expanded its modern fleet with the acquisition of two Tecnam P2006Ttwin-engine aircraft.

Founded in 1999 and operating out of multiple locations, Epic Flight Academy is currently recognized as the largest Part 141 flight school in the United States, supporting a robust roster of approximately 600 active flight students. The integration of the two new Tecnam P2006T aircraft will immediately bolster the academy’s multi-engine training capacity.

The Tecnam P2006T offers Epic’s students an advanced, highly efficient alternative for their multi-engine ratings. Designed with unparalleled aerodynamics and a state-of-the-art glass cockpit, the aircraft provides an ultra-modern training environment. Furthermore, the P2006T introduces an airframe that is highly appealing to Epic’s diverse demographic of international students, perfectly bridging the gap between basic training and commercial airline operations.

“We are continually looking for ways to make flight training more affordable while maintaining the modern, technologically advanced fleet our students have come to expect from us,” stated Josh Rawlins, COO of Epic Flight Academy.

The P2006T’s exceptional fuel efficiency and low operating costs make it the ideal platform to support Epic’s mission of providing top-tier, cost-effective aviation education without compromising on safety or technology.

Walter da Costa, Chief Sales Officer at Tecnam, added: “It is an absolute honor to see the P2006T join the fleet of Epic Flight Academy, the largest Part 141 flight school in the United States. Their commitment to providing affordable, state-of-the-art training perfectly aligns with Tecnam’s design philosophy. We are incredibly proud to support their growing operations and to play a role in developing the next generation of global commercial pilots.”

About Epic Flight Academy

Epic Flight Academy was founded in 1999. With multiple locations, Epic offers FAA Part 141 and Part 61 flight training as well as Part 147 aircraft mechanic training. Dedicated to safety, innovation, and student success, Epic has grown to become the largest Part 141 flight school in the United States, welcoming hundreds of domestic and international students every year. More info: https://epicflightacademy.com/

Tradition, 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’s single and twin engine fleet can save up to 10 tonnes of CO2 emissions for each student who completes a Commercial Pilot Licence – a 60% reduction compared to a fleet using 100LL fuel across 155 flight hours, including 30 hours in a twin

About TECNAM; “Quality Aircraft since 1948”

Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.