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Piaggio P.180 Avanti

Lift typeFixed wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted, Autonomous
Engine typeTurboprop
ApplicationBusiness, Surveillance
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Light business aircraft with canards and twin wing mounted turboprops in pusher configuration. The P.180 Avanti II Plus is the latest (updated) version of Avanti and Avanti II. Other variants include the Avanti EVO and the Avanti EVO Plus (Italian military), the MPA Multirole Patrol Aircraft, and P.1HH HammerHead UAV.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
Piaggio P.180 Avanti 1982 / 1986 Baseline variant.
Piaggio P.1HH Hammerhead 2013 / 2014 MALE UAV, prototype called P.1HH DEMO.
Piaggio Avanti EVO 2014 / 2014 Civil version of Avanti, derrived from Avanti II.
Piaggio MPA 2015 / 2016 Multirole Patrol Aircraft variant.

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Operations data

For detailed information about current charter operators, maintenance and training providers, and completions services for this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Business Air News: P180 Avanti

Supply chain

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Materials Composites (1)
Components Actuation (1) Mechanical Components (1) Sensors, Transducers & Detectors (2) Structural Components (1) Valves (1)
Airframe Systems Cabin Interiors (3) Environmental Systems (2) Landing Assemblies (4) Safety & Security Systems (2) Weapons Systems (1)
Avionics Avionic Components (1) Communications (Airborne) (3) Flight and Data Management (2) Imaging and Visual Systems (2) Indicators and Instruments (1) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (1)
Power Systems Batteries & Accessories (1) Electrical Power Systems (1) Engine Components (2) Engines (1) Fuel Systems (1) Rotors & Propellers (1)
Production Surface Treatment (1) Tooling (1)
Testing Test Equipment (1)
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Materials / Composites

DuPont Aerospace (DuPont Company) Analysis Honeycomb Core Composites: Nomex-based honeycombs in tailplane (Avanti EVO)

Components / Actuation

Electromech Technologies Analysis Electromechanical Actuators: Horizontal stabilizer actuator; ice vane actuator

Components / Mechanical Components

Electromech Technologies Analysis Blowers: Cockpit cooling blower

Components / Sensors, Transducers & Detectors

Electromech Technologies Analysis Tachometer Generators:
Leonardo Airborne Systems UK Analysis Radar Detectors: Seaspray 7500E search radar (Hammerhead)

Components / Structural Components

Midland Aerospace Analysis Metal Structures: Control support structures (Avanti EVO)

Components / Valves

Electromech Technologies Analysis Valves: Shutoff valve

Airframe Systems / Cabin Interiors

Bomhoff Limited Analysis Aircraft Interiors:
Iacobucci HF Aerospace SpA Analysis Passenger Seating: VIP seating (Avanti EVO)
Rosen Aviation LLC Analysis | News Inflight Entertainment: RosenView VX inflight entertainment system (preferred option)

Airframe Systems / Environmental Systems

GE Aviation Systems - Rockford Analysis Air Conditioning Equipment: Temperature controls
Honeywell Aerospace Analysis | News Cabin Pressure Control Systems: Cabin Pressure Control and Monitoring System (CPCMS) (Avanti EVO)

Airframe Systems / Landing Assemblies

Cosworth Analysis Aircraft Landing Gear: Landing gear components (for Messier-Dowty)
MA Group (Magnaghi Aeronautica) Analysis Aircraft Landing Gear: Main landing gear (Avanti EVO)
Parker Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems Corporation Analysis | News Carbon Brakes: ; Anti-Skid Brakes & Systems: Anti-skid system (Avanti EVO)
Safran Landing Systems Analysis Aircraft Landing Gear:

Airframe Systems / Safety & Security Systems

ARTEX Analysis Emergency Locator Transmitters: C406 ELT (Avanti EVO)
Techtest Limited Analysis Emergency Locator Transmitters: Emergency locator beacon

Airframe Systems / Weapons Systems

Saab Security & Defence Solutions Analysis | News Surveillance/Air Defense Radar: Surveillance system (MPA)

Avionics / Avionic Components

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Control Panels: CDU-3000 display unit (Avanti EVO)

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

Becker Avionics GmbH Analysis Onboard Intercom Systems: Digital audio system (P.180 Avanti Evo); intercom (MPA)
Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Radio Communications Equipment: VHF-4000 transceivers and dual TDR-94D Mode S transponder (Avanti EVO); Transceivers: Optional HF-9000 HF radio (Avanti EVO)
Gogo Business Aviation Analysis Airborne Communication Systems: ST 3100 satcom system

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

Honeywell Aerospace Analysis | News Flight Management Systems: Epic control display (Avanti)
L3 Aviation Recorders Analysis Flight Recorders: FA2100 CVR or CFDR (Avanti EVO)

Avionics / Imaging and Visual Systems

Teledyne FLIR (was FLIR Systems, Inc.) Analysis FLIR Systems: Star SAFIRE 380-HD sensor (Hammerhead/MPA)
Telephonics Corporation Analysis Weather Mapping Radar: RDR-1700G(v)2 radar (MPA)

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: Primary flight displays; ADS-B Out compatible NavComm systems; synthetic vision; Link 2000+ Controller Pilot Data Link Communications; Ascend Aircraft Information Manager; TCAS. Pro Line Fusion avionics suite (MPA); Pro Line 21 (Avanti EVO)

Avionics / Navigation Aids (Airborne)

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Distance Measuring Equipment: DME-400 transceiver (Avanti EVO); VOR (Omnirange) Receivers: NAV-4000 VOR/ILS/MKR/ADF and NAV-4500 VOR/ILS/MKR (Avanti EVO)

Power Systems / Batteries & Accessories

True Blue Power Analysis Lithium-ion Batteries: Main and emergency batteries (P.180 Avanti Evo)

Power Systems / Electrical Power Systems

Electromech Technologies Analysis Electric Motors: Power pack motor

Power Systems / Engine Components

Avio Aero (GE Aerospace) Analysis Combustion Chambers: Combustion chamber for PT6A engine
Collins Aerospace, Engine Components Analysis Turbine Engine Blades: Turbine airfoils

Power Systems / Fuel Systems

Secondo Mona SpA Analysis Fuel Tanks & Systems: Fuel system for P1HH

Power Systems / Rotors & Propellers

Hartzell Propeller Analysis | News Metal Propellers: HC-E5N five-blade, constant speed, fully feathering reversible pitch aluminium pusher propeller; 85” diameter, five blade, fully feathering & reversible, hydraulically controlled, constant speed propellers (Avanti EVO); HC-E5N-3L/LE8218 or HC-E5N-3AL/LE8218, HC-E5N-3/HE8218 or HC-E5N-3A/HE8218 propellers

Production / Surface Treatment

Sabena Aerospace (was Sabena Technics) Analysis Paint Application: Painting services

Production / Tooling

Utva Aircraft Industry Analysis | News Jigs & Fixtures: Marry-up jig at final assembly stage
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