Portuguese Air Force selects the Tecnam P-Mentor

Tecnam and Spanish aviation group World Aviation S.L. announce a landmark partnership to supply the Portuguese Air Force with a modern fleet of flight training aircraft. Awarded by the Ministry of National Defence, this program establishes the Tecnam P-Mentor as the foundation for the Portuguese Air Force’s new Elementary Flight Training capability. Under this comprehensive framework, World Aviation will deliver seven new Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft, supported by synthetic training systems and dedicated flight instructor training. To ensure maximum fleet readiness and operational continuity, the partnership also includes a robust, five-year integrated logistics support package covering both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance.

Fernando Casado, Training Manager of World Aviation Group, commented: “World Aviation is deeply honored to support the Portuguese Air Force in preparing the next generation of military pilots. This program reflects our long-standing commitment to delivering high-quality aviation services based on safety, professionalism, and operational excellence. We are proud to work alongside Tecnam and to contribute to the mission readiness and future capability of the Portuguese Air Force.”

Walter Da Costa, Tecnam’s Chief Sales Officer, stated: “We are extremely proud that the Portuguese Air Force, through our trusted partner World Aviation, has selected the P-Mentor for their Elementary Flight Training program. The P-Mentor was designed to revolutionize flight training by offering the most modern, safe, and cost-effective platform on the market. Seeing it selected to train the next generation of military aviators in Europe is a testament to the aircraft’s incredible capabilities.”

Tecnam P-Mentor provides a modern, purpose-built training platform perfectly suited for the rigorous demands of military elementary flight training. Combining highly efficient performance with a spacious cockpit environment and advanced avionics based on the Garmin G3X suite, the P-Mentor creates an incredibly effective learning environment while delivering outstanding operational efficiency and reliability.

World Aviation already maintains a strong relationship with Tecnam, currently operating five (5) Tecnam P2008JC aircraft within its Approved Training Organization (ATO) fleet. With a proven track record of over 2,000 students trained, 20,000 flight hours logged, and 1,200 maintenance operations performed, World Aviation has demonstrated the operational resilience and technical capability required to support institutional and military clients at the highest level.

About World Aviation World Aviation is an aviation organization holding several EASA certifications, including ATO, AOC and CAMO. The company also holds a Specialized Air Operations Certificate issued by the Spanish aviation authority AESA, allowing it to conduct specialized missions such as fixed-wing maritime search and rescue operations. The company provides a wide range of aviation services, including maritime rescue missions with fixed-wing aircraft, as well as helicopter pilot training for several military forces and civil organizations. Within the aeronautical industry, World Aviation builds its identity around the principles of Strength and Honor, reflecting the company’s ability to adapt to the demanding requirements of the sector while delivering innovative and value-added aviation solutions.