St. Barth Executive Expands Caribbean Operations with P2012 STOL | Aviation International News

St. Barth Executive Expands Caribbean Operations

Nine-seat Tecnam P2012 STOL marks fleet expansion

Family on ramp alongside Tecnam P2012 STOL — The Tecnam P2012 STOL was first unveiled in 2022 and received EASA certification in 2024. © St Barth Executive

By Charlotte Bailey • News Reporter

May 12, 2026

St. Barth Executive has expanded its scheduled services in the Caribbean, with a new Tecnam P2012 now serving a route between Sint Maarten and St. Barthélemy. Regular flights departing from Princess Juliana International Airport (TNCM) commenced on April 30.

The operator believes the twin-engine piston aircraft is ideally suited for the challenging operational considerations of St. Barthélemy, noting that its 646-meter runway “requires a significant approach gradient due to the close proximity of a hill on the flight path.” The short takeoff and landing (STOL) variant of the P2012 can take off in 425 meters (1,394 feet) and land in 360 meters (1,181 feet), and offers a 10-degree steep approach capability.

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