Universal Flight Concepts Amplifies Training Fleet with Additional 32 Aircraft
Universal Flight Concepts (UFC), a premier flight training organization in the United States, has substantially amplified its training fleet. The company has acquired four more Tecnam aircraft, escalating the total Tecnam fleet to 32 aircraft.
The procurement, disclosed by Tecnam Aircraft in late 2025, comprises two P2008 LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) models and two P2010 models. This expansion underlines UFC’s enduring commitment to deliver top-notch training with modern, efficient, and secure aircraft to cater to the escalating demand at its numerous training locations across the United States.
UFC has unveiled bold plans to incorporate an additional 24 Tecnam aircraft into its fleet within the forthcoming two years. This move further solidifies its stature as a significant contender in professional flight training. UFC operates several FAA Part 141 approved training locations, including facilities in:
- Waco, Texas
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Camarillo, California
- Provo, Utah
“Quality, safety, and timely performance by a manufacturer top our priority list, and TECNAM meets all of them each and every day,” expressed Dr. Gordon A. Jiroux, President & CEO of Universal Flight Concepts. Dr. Jiroux, a revered leader in ab-initio aviation training for over four decades, emphasized that maintaining direct and responsive communication with Tecnam’s leadership team has been pivotal to UFC’s continued success.
Walter Da Costa, Tecnam’s Chief Sales Officer, lauded the partnership, “We are honored by the continued trust placed in Tecnam by Universal Flight Concepts. Our shared dedication to safety, quality, and innovation makes this partnership a perfect fit. UFC’s expansion with Tecnam aircraft is a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence in pilot training.”
Source: https://tecnam.com/universal-flight-concepts-expands-fleet-to-32-tecnam-aircraft/