Thu, Oct 22, 2009
The Future Looks Bright For BizAv's Most Exoticly Attractive
Airframe
You can NOT look at a Piaggio Aero Avanti II and NOT respond to
the ultra-exotic looks that are (possibly) the most striking aspect
of this speedy, accomplished turboprop -- a design that is actually
speedier than many light jets.
The Piaggio Aero P.180 Avanti II's beauty is not skin deep. The
Avanti II requires 33% less fuel than most twin turboprops while
offering a true stand-up cabin size that competes favorably with
larger jet aircraft. The Avanti II also boasts the ability to
cruise at speeds more than 400 KTAS, while also offering an
uncommonly quiet cabin. In addition to all that, the P.180 Avanti
II has a range of 1500 nautical miles, as well as a maximum
cruising altitude of 41,000 feet. The aircraft is licensed to
operate with a single pilot and can accommodate up to nine
passengers.
Piaggio Aero had the honor, during NBAA 2009, of delivering a
number of new Avanti IIs to leading fractional aircraft operator,
Avantair, bringing their total Avanti fleet to an impressive 55
airplanes. Avantair is headquartered in Clearwater, FL, with over
400 employees and offers private travel solutions for individuals
and businesses traveling within its service area, which includes
the continental United States, Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, at
a fraction of the cost of whole aircraft ownership. Avantair has
another 53 Piaggio Avanti aircraft on order through 2013.
ANN had the chance to chat with Piaggio Aero’s CEO Alberto
Galassi about his plans for 2010 and beyond.
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