Regional Business Travel
Fast trips with jet-like productivity on regional routes.
Measurement system:
Range
2,592 km
Cruise Speed
593 km/h
Service Ceiling
12,500 m
Takeoff weight
5,239 kg
Number of Engines
2
Engine Model
Canada PT6A-66
Landing Distance
872 m
Takeoff Distance
869 m
Find your scenario
Fast trips with jet-like productivity on regional routes.
Access to smaller airports with shorter runways.
Spacious cabin for productive meetings on the go.
Lower operating costs compared to light jets.
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The Piaggio Avanti stands out in the business aviation market with its unique three-surface aerodynamic design, combining the efficiency of a turboprop with the near speed of a light jet. This Italian-engineered aircraft offers a compelling blend of a spacious and comfortable cabin, impressive performance, and cost-effective operation, making it a noteworthy option for charter and acquisition through JETVIP.
A Cabin Designed for Comfort and Productivity:
The Piaggio Avanti family (including the original Avanti, Avanti II, and Avanti EVO) is renowned for its larger cabin volume compared to many light jets, offering a more comfortable experience for passengers. The distinctive fuselage shape contributes to this spaciousness, typically accommodating 6 to 9 passengers depending on the configuration.
Key Cabin Features:
Performance and Efficiency: The Best of Both Worlds:
The Piaggio Avanti series is powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A turboprop engines in a unique pusher configuration. This design, along with the aerodynamic three-surface layout (featuring a canard, main wing, and T-tail), contributes to its impressive performance and fuel efficiency.
Key Technical Data (Note: Specifications can vary slightly between Avanti models):
Piaggio Avanti with JETVIP: A Smart Choice for Charter and Acquisition:
The Piaggio Avanti presents a compelling option for JETVIP clients seeking a unique and efficient aircraft that bridges the gap between traditional turboprops and light jets.
Contact JETVIP today to explore charter or acquisition opportunities for the Piaggio Avanti. Discover the Italian innovation and efficiency that makes this aircraft a standout in the business aviation landscape.
500–1,200 nm business missions where speed and fuel efficiency both matter
Operations into shorter or more restrictive airports compared with many jets
Passengers prioritizing cabin comfort/space in a turboprop platform
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.
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.
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.
The Avanti’s design prioritizes aerodynamic efficiency and cabin comfort through an unconventional airframe (canard, wing, and tailplane) and pusher-prop propulsion. Avionics and automation level vary by generation and retrofit status, so buyers should focus on how the specific aircraft’s cockpit suite supports their operating environment (IFR workload, ADS-B compliance, navigation capability, and integration with autopilot/flight director systems).
As a turboprop, the Avanti typically offers favorable fuel burn per mile versus comparable-speed jets on many regional missions, with cruise profiles that can be effective both in the mid-to-high teens/low flight levels and up into the high 20s depending on mission and weather. Real-world operating efficiency depends heavily on mission length, climb profile, and how often the aircraft can exploit direct routings into smaller airports. Crew and passenger workflows are similar to light business aircraft, with the cabin space making longer legs more comfortable than many turboprops.
Number of aircraft of this model at each base.

Built / int. refit
2010 / 2022
Capacity
up to 7 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.75 m
Rental price
2 000 € / hr.2 360 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2008 / -
Capacity
up to 7 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.75 m
Rental price
2 000 € / hr.2 360 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2003 / -
Capacity
up to 7 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.75 m
Rental price
2 000 € / hr.2 360 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2008 / -
Capacity
up to 7 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.75 m
Rental price
2 000 € / hr.2 360 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2004 / -
Capacity
up to 6 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.75 m
Rental price
2 000 € / hr.2 360 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2003 / -
Capacity
up to 6 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.75 m
Rental price
2 000 € / hr.2 360 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2009 / -
Capacity
up to 6 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.75 m
Rental price
2 000 € / hr.2 360 $ / hr.
Estimated cost

Built / int. refit
2009 / -
Capacity
up to 6 pax
Baggage
Cabin height
1.75 m
Rental price
2 000 € / hr.2 360 $ / hr.
Estimated cost