The maker of the distinctive Avanti twin-pusher turboprop unveiled a new identity this morning at NBAA, changing its name from Piaggio Aero Industries to Piaggio Aerospace.
The Italian company, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi's state investment arm Mubadala, says the brand reflects the broadening nature of its business, which has seen it launch new platforms based on the P180 Avanti in the past two years.
As well as offering the latest VIP version – the Evo – Piaggio is promoting a special missions variant, the MPA or multirole patrol aircraft, and an unmanned air vehicle known as the P.1HH HammerHead. Piaggio Aerospace also manufactures engine components.
Meanwhile, Piaggio is to offer Avanti Evos on lease to North American customers under a deal with Bravia Capital. Bravia will initally take 10 aircraft, rising to 50 if all optioned aircraft are taken.
The terms are being offered on new-build aircraft and will include a fixed-cost service agreement.
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Source: Flight Daily News
