Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• Aircraft in pristine condition, low total time (585 hours), and low landings (379)
• Based at St George, Utah; available for immediate delivery and lease
• Recently completed APMG S upgrade and major 600-hour inspection (May 2026)
• Maintained under FAR Part 91, with maintenance tracking in CAMP and FlightReady P3
• Enrolled in GE Honda EMC2 engine program; both engines (GE Honda HF120) at 585 SNEW, TBO 5000
• Advanced avionics: Garmin G3000 suite, Garmin GFC 700 AFCS, dual Garmin GIA 63W, Garmin GTS 855 TCAS I, TAWS Class B, radar altimeter, weather radar, XM weather datalink, and Jeppesen ChartView
• Features: winglets, speed brakes, RVSM, ice protection, enhanced cabin management system, electronically dimmable window shades, AC power, solid aft cabin door, and externally serviceable aft lavatory
• Modern executive interior with 7 seats (4 club seats, 1 belted side-facing), parchment color palette, birch carpeting, brushed star silver and maplewood trim
• New custom exterior paint (2024) in snow white with custom black stripe, completed by West Star Aviation
• Equipped with Advanced Performance Modification Group (APMG), increased gross weight, updated NWS system
• Airworthy and ready for operation
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.