Tecnam Introduces Diesel P2010 TDI - AVweb

I do not understand how a company not branded Cessna expects to charge more for a C-172 clone than Cessna could. I have no doubt that the Tecnam product is an incremental improvement over the 65-year-old competitor, but it also lacks the Cessna’s track record and installed base of maintenance facilities, parts and support. And an expensive diesel with that TBR is going to create headaches for flight schools running the hourly cost numbers. I wish them every success, but I’m wondering about the business case.