Aircraft
Italian Govt Confirms Nearly $800M in Piaggio Contracts
The work provides a boost to Piaggio, which is operating under receivership and seeking a new owner.
Among a number of contracts in the works from the Italian government is one for nine new Piaggio P.180 Avanti Evos, as well as the upgrade for 19 ones already in the Italian Armed Force's fleet. (Photo: Piaggio)
Among a number of contracts in the works from the Italian government is one for nine new Piaggio P.180 Avanti Evos, as well as the upgrade for 19 ones already in the Italian Armed Force's fleet. (Photo: Piaggio)

Financially beleaguered Piaggio Aerospace is getting a boost from the Italian Defense Ministry, which confirmed commitments amounting to about €700 million ($798 million). They include the acquisition of nine new Avanti Evo aircraft, the upgrade of 19 current Avantis, engine maintenance, and logistics support. In addition, the government reaffirmed plans to pave the way for the certification and acquisition of at least one P.1HH Hammerhead UAS system (two aircraft and one ground station) as a testbed.


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