Air Taxi Sets Record in Tecnam P2010 TDI Usage

Air Taxi, operated by Aviation Connectivity & Infrastructure Developers Pvt. Ltd., has achieved unprecedented daily utilization of its Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft fleet.

Since August 2023, Air Taxi has deployed 8 Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft across India’s underserved regions under the Government of India’s UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme. These aircraft have been flying an average of 11 hours a day, seven days a week, making Air Taxi the largest daily operator of the Tecnam P2010 TDI in the world.

“Air Taxi’s Tecnam P2010 TDI aircraft sliced through the morning mist, carrying dreams and destinations to remote corners of India,” said Varun Suhag, managing director of Air Taxi, “Since August 2023, we’ve been on a mission to connect the unconnected, bridging gaps and driving real progress. With each flight, we’re not just carrying passengers—we’re carrying the promise of a better-connected India.”

The Tecnam P2010 TDI offers impressive payload capacity, fuel economy, cruise speed and passenger comfort. As a training organization (ATO/FTO) and a scheduled regional operator, Air Taxi can maximize the utility and reach of this single-engine aircraft.

“We are extremely proud of Air Taxi’s outstanding operational achievement,” said Walter Da Costa, chief sales officer of Tecnam, “Their success with the P2010 TDI is a perfect example of how modern, efficient aircraft can empower sustainable regional air connectivity. Air Taxi’s commitment proves that aviation can be both impactful and responsible.”

The Tecnam P2010 TDI operates with an average fuel consumption of 5.2 U.S. gallons per hour (approximately 19.7 liters/hour). Given Air Taxi’s daily utilization of 11 hours per aircraft, each unit consumes around:

• 57.2 U.S. gallons/day
• 216.7 liters/day
• 1,716 U.S. gallons/month
• 6,500 liters/month

In contrast, a conventional four-seat single-engine aircraft using 100LL fuel typically consumes 10.5 U.S. gallons/hour (around 40 liters/hour), which under the same usage results in:

• 115.5 U.S. gallons/day
• 437.2 liters/day
• 3,465 U.S. gallons/month
• 12,540 liters/month

This results in a fuel saving of approximately 1,749 U.S. gallons (6,040 liters) per aircraft per month, a 50% reduction, translating into lower operational costs and reduced carbon emissions.