November 4th, 2025 – Arendal, Norway / Capua, Italy
OSM Aviation Academy and Tecnam are pleased to announce the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the purchase of 25 fully equipped IFR-certified Tecnam P-Mentor aircraft, with additional 5 options.
“We are excited to strengthen our partnership with Tecnam as we continue to scale our training operations,” said Martin Floor, CEO of OSM Aviation Academy. “The P-Mentor’s efficiency, safety, and IFR capabilities make it the perfect aircraft for training the next generation of Airline Ready pilots.”
Driven by increasing demand for OSM Aviation Academy’s Airline Ready® cadet program, this strategic partnership represents a significant step toward expanding the Academy’s global flight training capacity.
“The aircraft order forms part of a broader group strategy to establish a strong presence in the United States to support OSM’s flight training operations, while creating a platform for further expansion across both the U.S. and European markets,” said Hans Kyrre Hultgren, Executive Director of OSM Aviation Academy.
“Tecnam is proud to support OSM Aviation Academy’s vision for modern and sustainable flight training,” said Walter Dacosta, Chief Sales Officer. “This collaboration reinforces our shared commitment to innovation, safety, and excellence in aviation education.”
About OSM Aviation Academy
OSM Aviation Academy is a leading international flight training provider offering integrated pilot training programs designed to prepare students for professional airline careers through its Airline Ready® concept. The Academy also delivers customized Airline Solution programs, providing multi-pilot training and ATO services to airlines worldwide. www.flyosm.com
OSMAA Media contact:
Martin Floor / martin.floor@flyosm.com / +47 99 50 90 53
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.
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