Piaggio Aerospace delivered three P.180 Avanti EVO+ aircraft to the Italian Air Force, out of a total order of 15 units. These aircraft will be assigned to the Air Transport Training School (S.A.T.A.) in Pratica di Mare, near Rome.
The order placed by the Italian Air Force is part of a fleet modernization program, which includes the re-equipment of some additional aircraft currently in service. By February 2025, Piaggio plans to deliver two more aircraft, one completely new and the other modernized.
Both the new and modernized aircraft feature an original configuration that Piaggio Aerospace designed and certified based on the latest technology. The P.180 comes with updated avionics and landing gear equipped with state-of-the-art anti-skid, braking, and steering systems.
The Piaggio P.180 Avanti is an executive turboprop capable of carrying up to nine passengers and is assembled at the Italian manufacturer’s facilities in Villanova d’Albenga and Genoa. Within its segment, it is one of the fastest aircraft on the market, with a maximum speed of 402 knots and a service ceiling of 41,000 feet.
Its structure combines a forward canard fuselage, main wings at the rear, and pusher-configured engines at the back of the fuselage. This design reduces aerodynamic drag, increases fuel efficiency, and enhances performance.
The Piaggio P.180 Avanti II is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66B engines, and its cockpit is equipped with the Collins Pro Line 21 system, which facilitates navigation, reduces pilot workload, and increases flight safety.
