Geneva, 22 May 2017 - Piaggio Aerospace, a leading Italian aircraft manufacturer active in the business and defense and security sectors, today announced the sale of the first Avanti EVO in the UK: the Avanti EVO will be available from Q4 2017, helping to fulfil growing market demand both in the UK and in Europe, for a new generation of greener and more economical private aircraft.
ConnectJets, the boutique private aviation company and Piaggio Aerospace’s Exclusive Sales Agent for the UK and Channel Islands, has described the Avanti EVO as “the pioneering green flying machine”. With its unique design, this elegantly efficient aircraft delivers huge fuel savings, and dramatically reduces emissions as well as operating costs.
Renato Vaghi, Chief Executive Officer of Piaggio Aerospace, says: “I am sure the outcome of our collaboration with ConnectJets will be extremely positive. I’m proud to say that along with them, we lead the way towards a revolutionary, luxurious and eco-friendly way of travelling that will comply with the new fast-moving, environmental and cost saving requirements.”
Gabriella Somerville, Managing Director of ConnectJets, says: “As sole sales agent for the Avanti EVO in the British Isles and Channel Islands, I am delighted to conclude the first of what I am confident will be many sales of this exceptional aircraft. With issues of environmental impact and air quality drawing increasing media and public attention, the introduction of the pioneering Avanti EVO to UK skies could not have come at a better time, signposting a more sustainable way forward for the private aviation sector.”
About Piaggio Aerospace
Piaggio Aerospace designs, develops, manufactures and maintains aircraft, aircraft engines and structural components. Piaggio Aerospace is a story of innovation and progress started in 1884 in Genoa, Italy. A continuous commitment to research & development, combined with innovative design and style, drive the development of Piaggio Aerospace, a main player on the world market for executive planes, unmanned aerial systems and special mission aircraft. The company operates from its brand new aerospace center of excellence at Villanova d’Albenga, Italy. Piaggio Aerospace is implementing a strategic plan oriented towards developing business in response to new market demands. The company’s new vision aims to maintain and strengthen its role as a main player in business aviation as well as a key player in the defence & security sector. Piaggio Aerospace is 100% owned by Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company.
About Connect Jets
Boutique private aviation company ConnectJets has, since its launch in 2009, established itself as a true innovator, focused on bespoke solutions for the private travel needs of individuals, businesses, governments and royalty - including jet and helicopter charter and sales. The company has the exclusive sales agreement to market the innovative Italian-designed and built Avanti EVO turboprop from Piaggio Aerospace. Founder and managing director of ConnectJets, Gabriella Somerville, is one of the aviation industry’s most visionary entrepreneurs, with over 25 years’ experience in commercial and private aviation. www.connectjets.com
