Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• Cleveland, Tennessee-based jet with low total time (5,116 hours, 5,255 landings)
• Upgraded Garmin avionics suite: Dual GTN-750Xi, Honeywell SPZ-5000 IFCS 3-axis autopilot, TCAS-I, EGPWS, dual transponders, radar altimeter, XM weather & radio
• Engines (Williams FJ44-1A & FJ44-1AP21) on FLEX maintenance program with 5,000 TBO; left engine: 5,091 hrs/1,700 SOH, right engine: 4,720 hrs/1,700 SOH, 25 SHSI
• Executive 5-passenger interior: custom beige/brown leather seats, dual executive writing tables, forward deluxe refreshment center, aft belted flushing lavatory
• Freon air conditioning, Skystep cabin entry step, anti-skid brakes, aft baggage mod
• Matterhorn white exterior with ruby red and Las Vegas gold stripes
• RVSM certified, ADS-B Out, JSSI maintenance tracking available upon request
About this Model
Overview
The Piaggio Avanti P180 is a twin-engine turboprop known for combining turboprop operating economics with cruise speeds that can approach light-jet territory on many missions. Its distinctive three-surface aerodynamic layout and pusher-prop configuration are paired with a pressurized cabin shaped more like a small jet’s—wider and taller than most turboprops—making it a frequent cross-shop against entry light jets when runway flexibility and fuel efficiency matter.
Mission Fit
In typical regional and short transcontinental segments, the Avanti can deliver strong block times while retaining turboprop advantages on shorter runways and at smaller airports. It tends to fit owner-operators and flight departments looking for jet-like productivity without committing to jet fuel burn and runway needs, but the aircraft’s specialized design can make support considerations more important in dispatch planning.
Cabin
The cabin is a defining feature: it is comparatively wide and tall for a turboprop, with a flat floor and a “small-jet” feel, helped by the absence of propellers near the cabin sides due to the aft-mounted pusher props. Seating is typically arranged for executive travel with a forward club, allowing face-to-face conversation and workable personal space. External and internal noise perception is often reported as favorable for a turboprop, though exact experience depends on interior spec and acoustic treatments.