COSTRUZIONI AERONAUTICHE TECNAM SPA

Their core work

Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer specializing in general aviation and regional aircraft design and production. Under H2020, they have focused on advancing aircraft propulsion — from conventional engine installation and integration to hybrid-electric and all-electric powertrains. They bring real aircraft manufacturing capability to EU research consortia, serving as the platform where new propulsion technologies get tested and validated on actual airframes. Their work spans both Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking activities and standalone innovation actions in greener regional air transport.

What they specialise in

How they've shifted over time

In the early H2020 period (2014–2016), Tecnam participated in conventional regional aircraft programs and engine integration work under Clean Sky 2. From 2018 onward, their focus shifted decisively toward electrification — hybrid powertrains, parallel hybrid propulsion systems, and all-electric aircraft concepts. This trajectory mirrors the broader aviation industry's push toward decarbonization, but Tecnam is notable for moving from component integration to coordinating full powertrain development.

Tecnam is transitioning from a conventional aircraft manufacturer into a hybrid/electric aviation integrator — expect their future work to center on zero-emission regional aircraft platforms.

How they like to work

Tecnam splits evenly between leading and joining projects (2 as coordinator, 2 as participant), showing they are comfortable in both roles. With 45 unique partners across 11 countries, they maintain a broad European network rather than relying on a small circle of repeat collaborators. Their participation in Clean Sky 2 actions indicates they operate within the established European aeronautics ecosystem alongside major OEMs and research centers.

Tecnam has worked with 45 distinct partners across 11 countries, reflecting strong integration into the European aeronautics research community. Their network likely spans major aerospace clusters in Italy, France, Germany, and other Clean Sky 2 participating nations.

What sets them apart

Unlike most SMEs in EU aviation research, Tecnam is an actual aircraft manufacturer — they design, certify, and produce aircraft in series. This means they can take propulsion or systems research all the way to flight testing and integration on a real production platform, not just a lab demonstrator. For consortium builders, Tecnam offers the rare combination of SME agility with OEM-level airframe integration capability.

Highlights from their portfolio

• H3PS
  Their largest project (EUR 1.4M) and coordinated by Tecnam — develops a scalable parallel hybrid powertrain for general aviation, positioning them at the center of electric aviation development.
• EINSTAIN
  Coordinated by Tecnam under Clean Sky 2, focused on engine installation and integration — demonstrates their ability to lead JTI-level technical work.
• GAM-2020-REG
  Addresses the full regional aircraft experience (comfort, noise, emissions, reliability), showing Tecnam's ambition beyond propulsion into passenger-facing improvements.