Piaggio Aerospace P.180 Avanti

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15 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

The oldest operating p180 in existence and the second one ever made.

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Kiwi Aviation · 15 Apr 2026

Brilliant!

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Aircraft

P.180 Avanti P180

One Million Flight Hours, Experimental

I-PTFR

Registration

Manufacturer

Piaggio Aerospace

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend

4 badges earned

Location

Hangar

Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport · GOA/LIMJ

44.4183, 8.8520

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Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport GOA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Piaggio P.180 Avanti is an iconic Italian twin turboprop business aircraft recognized for its forward-swept wings and pusher configuration. Celebrated for pioneering aerodynamic efficiency and quiet operation.

Fleet Rarity

Approximately 220 units built as of 2024. Relatively rare for its unique design.

Record Flights

Popular for short to medium business routes across Europe and the US. Known for setting speed records in the turboprop category.

Safety & Events

Generally has a good safety record; no significant hull-loss incidents in recent years. The airframe pictured marks a milestone with the \'One Million Flight Hours\' livery.

Future Outlook

Still in production in limited numbers and used actively for executive, air ambulance, and utility roles.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66B

Engine

14.03 m

Wingspan

14.41 m

Length

2,759 km

Range

733 km/h

Speed

7-9 passengers

Capacity

5,239 kg

MTOW

4.01 m

Height

850 shp (shaft horsepower) each

Thrust

69.7 dB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

Noise