Piaggio P.180 Avanti
2 models built 2005–2018 · 56 on the US register today
The Piaggio P.180 Avanti, the fastest turboprop ever certified at 390-400 knots: two pusher PT6s on a three-surface layout with a forward wing. The P180 designation covers the original Avanti (1990), the Avanti II (2005) with PT6A-66B engines and Pro Line 21, and the EVO (2014); the registry records it under the Piaggio and Piaggio Aero Industries names.
The variants
| MODEL | YEARS | ACTIVE | TAILFAX SCORE | WHAT CHANGED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P180 | 2005–2018 | 52 | Partial 23/30 | Same aircraft recorded under the Piaggio Aero name |
| P180 Avanti II | 2005–2018 | 4 | — | Avanti II spelling |
Family fleet, active
56
FAA registry
NTSB events / 1,000, 10 yrs
17.9
1 events over 56 active aircraft, pooled across the family
Data as of: FAA registry Sep 28 · NTSB Oct 2 · scores Sep 30