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Aircraft Details
- Revenue-generating jet with 8-passenger executive interior, refurbished in 2017 with onyx black leather seating, diamond-stitch inlays, graphite gray piping, and high-gloss gray Zebrawood veneer cabinetry.
- Forward galley with hot liquid dispenser, ice bin, storage drawers, and slimline storage cabinet.
- Fully-enclosed belted aft lavatory.
- Equipped with Collins Pro Line 21 avionics suite, dual FMS-6000, ADS-B Out, WAAS/LPV, SATCOM, ATG 4000 Wifi, TCAS-II, TAWS, weather radar, and RVSM.
- Dual Williams FJ44-3AP engines on TAP Blue maintenance program.
- Just completed A-B-C-D checks; no major maintenance due for 12 months.
- Traxxall airframe tracking and 135 charter maintained.
- Exterior painted in 2016: Matterhorn snow white upper, jet black lower, charcoal & pewter gray stripes.
- Features winglets, high-speed data/Wifi, and long-range oxygen system.
- Owner flies 50 hrs/year at cost; turnkey charter operation with 4-pilot crew and national operator.
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.