Piaggio Avanti EVO (P.180)
High-speed, high-altitude turboprop with a jet-like cruise profile and a stand-up cabin footprint.
The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized, twin‑engine pusher‑prop business turboprop designed to bridge the gap between traditional turboprops and light jets. It is typically selected for operators who want jet-like cruise speeds and high-altitude capability while retaining turboprop runway flexibility and fuel-burn characteristics that can be favorable on shorter missions. The canard/three-surface aerodynamics and rear-mounted pusher propellers also shape the cabin environment, with a comparatively quiet cabin forward and an unobstructed aisle in most layouts.
Currently for saleMission Alignment
In typical use, the Avanti EVO is strong on 300–900 nm sectors where its cruise speed can compress block times versus conventional turboprops, and where climb and high-altitude cruise help weather avoidance. It can also be a fit for point-to-point access into smaller fields, though performance planning is mission-specific and depends on weight, runway, temperature, and obstacles.
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Cabin Experience
The Avanti EVO’s cabin is known for a relatively tall, wide cross-section for its class and a flat floor with a central aisle, supporting club seating and small-group work. With engines and propellers behind the cabin, perceived noise can be lower in forward seats, though cabin acoustics depend on interior options and maintenance condition. The baggage arrangement typically combines internal and external compartments, supporting business luggage loads for small groups.
Configuration Notes
Technology & Systems
The EVO variant pairs the Avanti airframe with updated propeller and drag-reduction changes and typically a modern integrated avionics suite intended to reduce workload and improve situational awareness. The design emphasis is on efficient high-speed cruise at altitude, stable handling, and a business cabin that feels closer to a small jet than a utility turboprop. As with any aircraft featuring less-common airframe architecture, understanding configuration status and system baselines is important for predictable operations.
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Specifications
Range
1,530 nm from New York
Piaggio Avanti EVO (P.180) — 1,530 nm range
Operating Profile
The Avanti EVO is typically operated at higher cruise altitudes than many turboprops, with cruise speeds closer to entry-level jets on many profiles. It tends to be most efficient when flown in its intended high-altitude cruise envelope, while still retaining the ability to use shorter runways than many jets when weight and conditions permit. Block-time planning should account for climb profile, ATC altitude constraints, and the operator’s standard reserves.
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Maintenance & Ownership
Maintenance considerations are typical of pressurized, high-performance turboprops, with added attention to the Avanti’s specific airframe systems, propeller/gearbox maintenance planning, and support access. Many buyers prioritize aircraft with complete records, clear engine/propeller program alignment (if applicable), and a maintenance provider familiar with the type. As with any advanced turboprop, dispatch reliability is strongly influenced by consistent scheduled maintenance and avionics support.