Frequently asked questions
Piaggio Avanti Evo: what kind of aircraft is it and what to consider when buying?
The Avanti Evo is the fastest production turboprop in the world: 745 km/h, the speed of a light jet. The Italian canard layout with pusher props gives a 1.75 m-high cabin — the roomiest in class — for up to eight passengers. Range is about 3,185 km on two PT6A-66B engines. Built since 2014, it burns a third less fuel than jet rivals in the class. There is no flight attendant or hot meal service — the cabin is compact. There is no in-flight baggage access — bags are loaded on the ground. On typical legs it covers routes such as Geneva–Zurich · Geneva–Ibiza. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How much does the Piaggio Avanti Evo cost: purchase and running costs?
Guide figures for the Piaggio Avanti Evo: average pre-owned price — $3.6M; new — $7.7M. Running costs at 300–400 h/year — about $903K/year, or $2,258 per flight hour. The final figure depends on year, hours flown, engine-programme status and configuration. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
What is the Piaggio Avanti known for and why the unusual layout?
Italy's P.180 Avanti Evo is the fastest production turboprop in the world: 745 km/h, the speed of a jet. The secret is a three-lifting-surface aerodynamic layout and rear pusher propellers: the wing is not blanked by the airflow, and the cabin ends up 1.75 m high — you can stand. Up to nine passengers, ~3,180 km range. Noise and fuel burn are a third lower than a jet's. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How much does the Avanti Evo cost and what does an hour cost?
Used 2005–2015 Avanti IIs sell for $2–3.5M, late Evos $5–6.5M. Direct costs are around $1,200–1,500 per flight hour: two PT6As burn ~340 L/hour versus 600+ for a comparable jet. On a Geneva–Nice or London–Milan route the Avanti delivers passengers almost as fast as a light jet, while spending markedly less. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How does the Avanti differ from the King Air 360?
Both are twin turboprops, but with opposite characters. The Avanti Evo is 150 km/h faster (745 versus 578 km/h) and offers the tallest cabin in class. The King Air wins on versatility: short and unpaved-strip operation, a huge fleet and ubiquitous service, whereas Piaggio's support network is compact and concentrated in Europe. For aesthetes and speed — the Avanti; for pragmatists — the King Air. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
Which country is Piaggio from, how old is the marque and how many built?
Piaggio Aerospace is an Italian company from Genoa with an aviation history from the early 20th century; the current P.180 Avanti has been built since 1990. About 250 have been built — the fastest production turboprops in the world, with the speed of a jet. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
What routes and tasks suit turboprops?
Turboprops are the optimum for flights up to 1,500–2,000 km: London–Geneva, Paris–Milan, Vienna–Munich. Their element is short and unpaved strips: a Pilatus PC-12 lands in 600 m, so thousands of airfields are reachable that a jet physically cannot use. An hour costs one and a half to two times less than a jet, and on legs up to 1,000 km the time penalty is only 15–25 minutes. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
What range and how many passengers do turboprops have?
Single-engine aircraft take 4–9 passengers: the TBM 960 seats six over 3,200 km, the Pilatus PC-12 NGX up to nine over 3,400 km. The twin-engine King Air 360ER carries eight almost 5,000 km. Class cruise speed is 500–610 km/h. A rule of thumb: a full cabin cuts maximum range by 20–30%. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How does a turboprop differ from neighbouring classes?
A jet is faster — 750–850 km/h versus 500–610 — and flies higher, above turbulence. The turboprop answers with economics: 220–350 L/hour versus 500–700, a charter hour from $1,800 versus $3,000+, plus access to short unpaved strips. On legs up to 1,000 km the time difference is under half an hour, so short hops make sense by turboprop and long ones by jet. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
Which turboprops are in the fleet and how do they differ?
The fleet has 13 models: the fast Daher TBM 960 and Piper M700 Fury (556–611 km/h, 5–6 seats), the roomy Pilatus PC-12 NG/NGX/PRO with a cargo door and nine seats, the twin King Air 260 and 360ER for long legs up to 5,000 km, the business Piaggio Avanti Evo with jet speed and a stand-up cabin, and the affordable Piper M350/M500/M600SLS. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
How do you choose an aircraft to buy for your needs?
Start from two numbers: the length of your typical route and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 people — a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km — a midsize jet; nonstop intercontinental — a long-range jet. Then adjust for short runways, baggage volume and sleeping berths. We'll match a model to your profile and calculate the ownership economics. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
New aircraft or pre-owned — which is the better buy?
A new aircraft means a factory warranty and a 1–3-year queue, but the price is at its peak. A pre-owned aircraft means immediate delivery and a price 30–60% lower, while engine time and history matter. For most buyers a fresh 3–7-year-old aircraft is optimal: the main depreciation has happened and plenty of life remains. We cost both options. Send us a request — we'll prepare options, calculate running costs and analyse the best fit for your task.
