Aircraft Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Avanti Evo is the fastest production turboprop in the world, reaching 745 km/h (465 mph), the speed of a light jet. Its Italian canard configuration with pusher propellers provides a 1.75-meter-tall cabin—the most spacious in its class, with up to eight passengers. Its range is approximately 3,185 km (1,985 mi), and it is powered by two PT6A-66B engines. It has been in production since 2014. Fuel consumption is a third lower than that of its jet-powered counterparts. There is no flight attendant or hot meals, so the cabin is compact. Baggage access is available in flight, with some luggage loaded into the cabin. Typical routes include Moscow–Zurich, Almaty–Baku, and Tashkent–Dubai. Submit a request—we will prepare a proposal, calculate the content, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

Piaggio Avanti Evo benchmarks: average used price is $3.6 million; new price is $7.7 million. Maintenance with 300-400 flight hours per year is approximately $903 thousand/year, flight hours are $2258/hour. The final price depends on the year, flight hours, engine life, and configuration. Send us a request – we will prepare a proposal, calculate maintenance, and analyze options for your needs.

The Italian P.180 Avanti Evo is the fastest production turboprop in the world: 745 km/h (455 mph), the speed of a jet. Its secret lies in its three-surface aerodynamics and rear-mounted pusher propellers: the wing is not obscured by the airflow, and the cabin is 1.75 m (5.9 ft) high—enough to allow standing. It can accommodate up to nine passengers, and has a range of approximately 3,180 km (1,900 mi). Its noise and fuel consumption are a third lower than those of jets.

Used Avanti IIs from 2005–2015 sell for between $2 and 3.5 million rubles, while later Evos sell for between $5 and 6.5 million rubles. Direct costs are approximately $1,200–1,500 rubles per flight hour: two PT6As consume ~340 liters per hour versus 600+ for a comparable jet. On the Almaty–Tashkent or Moscow–Sochi route, a Avanti will carry passengers almost simultaneously with a light jet, while consuming significantly less.

Both are twin-engine turboprops, but their personalities are polar opposites. The Avanti Evo is 150 km/h faster (745 km/h versus 578 km/h) and offers the highest cabin height in its class. The King Air boasts versatility: it can operate on short and unpaved roads, has a huge fleet, and is serviced everywhere, while the Piaggio's support network is compact and concentrated in Europe. For aesthetes and speed enthusiasts, the Avanti is the one; for practicality, the King Air.

Piaggio Aerospace is an Italian company from Genoa with a history in aviation dating back to the early 20th century; the current P.180 Avanti has been in production since 1990. Around 250 aircraft have been built—the fastest production turboprops in the world, with jet-like speeds.

Turboprops are ideal for flights of up to 1,500–2,000 km: Almaty–Tashkent, Moscow–Kazan, Astana–Almaty. They thrive on short, unpaved runways: the Pilatus PC-12 lands at 750 meters, making them accessible to thousands of sites that a jet simply can't reach. They cost one and a half to two times less per hour than a jet, and over distances of up to 1,000 km, the time penalty is only 15–25 minutes.

Single-engine aircraft carry 4–9 passengers: the TBM 960 seats six and ranges 3,200 km, and the Pilatus PC-12 NGX seats up to nine and ranges 3,300 km. The twin-engine King Air 360ER carries eight passengers for almost 5,000 km. The cruising speed of this class is 500–610 km/h. A rule of thumb: a full seat load reduces the maximum range by 20–301 TP80T.

The jet is faster—750–850 km/h versus 500–610—and flies higher, avoiding turbulence. The turboprop offers better fuel economy: 220–350 l/h versus 500–700, an hourly rental from $1,800 versus $3,000+, plus access to short unpaved runways. On routes up to 1,000 km, the time difference is less than half an hour, so it's better to fly a turboprop for short legs, and a jet for long ones.

The fleet includes 13 models: the high-speed Daher TBM 960 and Piper M700 Fury (556–611 km/h, 5–6 seats), the spacious Pilatus PC-12 NG/NGX/PRO with a cargo door and nine seats, the twin-engine King Air 260 and 360ER for long-haul flights 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.

Start with two figures: the typical route length and the number of passengers. Up to 1,000 km and 4 passengers – a turboprop or light jet; 2,000–4,000 km – a medium jet; nonstop intercontinental flights – a long-haul jet. Add adjustments for short runs, baggage volume, and berths. We'll select a model that matches your profile and calculate the economics of ownership. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the content, and analyze options tailored to your needs.

A new aircraft comes with a factory warranty and a 1-3 year waiting list, but the price is maximum. A used aircraft offers immediate delivery and a lower price for the 30-60%, but it's important to check the engine life and history. For most buyers, a new aircraft, 3-7 years old, is optimal: the main discount has already been applied, and the aircraft still has a long service life. We consider both options. Send us a request – we'll prepare a proposal, calculate the cost, and analyze the options for your needs.