Piaggio Aerospace has booked its first order for the newly launched P.180 Avanti NX pusher turboprop, with a European operator purchasing two aircraft in executive configuration.
The deal, announced April 23, 2026, at AERO Friedrichshafen, includes stretcher modules for quick conversion to air ambulance missions, underscoring the model’s dual-role versatility.
The unnamed operator will deploy the NX for VIP transport and special missions, highlighting Piaggio’s strategy to capture demand in both business aviation and medevac sectors.
The Avanti NX builds on the P.180’s three-lifting-surface design with twin wing-mounted Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-66B turboprops in pusher configuration, delivering speeds up to 927 km/h as the fastest certified turboprop.
Upgrades feature improved systems, redesigned cabin, enhanced reliability, efficiency, and reduced emissions, positioning it ahead of conventional turboprops.
Supported by Turkish firm Baykar, Piaggio aims for 30 annual production units over the next decade, signaling a robust market resurgence for the Italian manufacturer.