Piaggio Aerospace

Piaggio Aerospace is an aircraft maker based in Villanova d'Albenga, near Savona in Italy. Its main aircraft is the P.180 Avanti, which the company describes as neither a jet nor a turboprop. The site also shows a special mission platform called the P.180 Mantide.

The P.180 has three lifting surfaces: a forward wing, a main wing and a stabilizer. The company says this layout cuts drag and gives continuous lift from nose to tail. It lists a fuel saving of 40 percent. Two Pratt and Whitney PT6A-66B engines of 850 shaft horsepower power the aircraft. The site calls it the fastest civilian turboprop in the world, with a top speed of 402 knots.

The site links Piaggio Aerospace to Baykar Group, and the chairman, Haluk Bayraktar, speaks for Baykar. The chief executive officer is Cristian Toninelli. Five board members are named. The chairman says the group is committed to upgrades that keep the aircraft at the top level.

Customer pages cover a customer portal, Piaggio Aviation Academy and customer care. The company says support runs from planning to post flight. A community area has merchandise and The Avanti Lounge. The site also has news, media, a blog and a careers page.

The contact page lists three phone lines: general enquiries, technical support and parts support. A form lets visitors choose a department and send a message.