Private Aviation: Ferrari in the Sky, The Avanti II

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Piero Ferrari, president of the Piaggio Aero and son the of late Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari, is merging the world of elegant yet powerful sports cars with the sublime sophistication and exclusiveness of private aircraft, resulting in a collaboration that takes unrivaled innovation to the sky.

The Avanti II is the only aircraft in its class to have a leading stand-up cabin featuring previously unseen height and width measurements for maximum comfort at any altitude. Passengers will also enjoy a significantly minimal noise level allowing them to sit back and silently enjoy the ride, or use the time to bring their office to the sky without the typical in-flight distractions. In fact, as opposed to the annoying buzz of similar private aircraft, travelers on the Avanti II are soothed by the gentle hum of a pair of highly tuned Formula 1 engines. To accommodate any traveler’s needs, passengers are also privy to an oversized baggage compartment spacious enough for any size suitcases, skis, or even golf bags.

The innovated aerodynamic design of the luxurious aircraft is not only economical, but truly something to admire. A single, continuous smooth curve, reminiscent of the ultra-sleek Ferrari cars, extends from the aircraft’s nose all the way to its tail to create a perfect profile that preserves laminar flow and minimizes drag while maximizing performance. The uninterrupted curve shaping outside of the aircraft not only lends to its overall exterior appeal, but, in addition to the revolutionary position of the two Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6 66 engines, it makes the Avanti II one of the most powerful aircrafts on the market. The small wing strategically located at the front of the aircraft further reduces weight and drag, which translates into superior performance combined with remarkable economical operation. With a top speed of around 450 KTAS, the Avanti II is about twice as swift as the fastest Ferrari, and it’s got a 1,800-mile range and a maximum cruising altitude of 41,00 feet.

Piaggio also pays close attention to all of its technology, ensuring it is of the highest standard, meaning the aircraft is not only exceptionally efficient, but also extremely safe. The Avanti II is equipped with the state-of-the-art Collins Pro Line 21 digital avionics suite in its cockpit that is entirely integrated with the aircraft’s essential navigation and communication systems. Due to innovative technical, design, and construction techniques, the aircraft is able to achieve a specific range of 0.84 nautical miles per pound of fuel, which also gives it the advantage of unmatched operational efficiency and particularly low environmental impact, resulting in approximately 30 percent less emissions released into the atmosphere.

Significantly expanding your personal travel options, the Avanti II is able to take off and land on runways smaller than 3,200 feet in length, allowing for operation in and out of small airports that are not serviced by scheduled airlines and cannot be used by many personal aircraft. And with its steep approach certification, unlike many other private aircraft, the Avanti II can fly into airports with restricted access, such as London City and Lugano Agno.

The new Piaggio aircraft can accommodate up to nine passengers and two crew members or be rearranged to accommodate fewer passengers providing additional space for specific client requirements. Customers enjoy the flexibility of choosing from a wide range of materials, trim, and accessories to personalize the aircraft to suit any personal style and operational requirements. With operating costs that are up to 40 percent lower than aircraft of similar size, the Avanti II allows you to not only fly different, but quite simply fly better.

This one-off Ferrari-branded Avanti II aircraft, which will not only be a way for you to travel the world in supreme supercar-inspired style, will also serve as the official plane for the Ferrari Company. In addition, Piaggio has just expanded its North American sales of the Avanti II, which means that if you purchase this bad boy, you could be one of the few in the country to have access to such an incredible private flying machine. Ferrari is world-renowned for their extremely fast and luxurious sports cars and now they can add exceptionally exclusive private aircraft to their repertoire. Ultimately, for passengers of the Ferrari in the sky, that means that traveling with the unique and sleek aircraft will ensure any airport arrival feels like your own personal red-carpet entrance.