Baykar-owned Piaggio Aerospace sells two P.180 Avanti EVO aircraft to Turkish operator
Why It MattersFor turboprop OEMs, a single new operator win signals platform demand across regional markets, but sustained order flow rather than one sale determines whether a niche aircraft program gains lasting traction.
What happened
Piaggio Aerospace has agreed to sell two P.180 Avanti EVO turboprop aircraft to an operator in Turkey. The company is owned by Turkish defence firm Baykar.
Piaggio Aerospace CEO Cristian Toninelli said the deal represents an important step for the company and for the P.180 Avanti EVO. He added that the company is pleased to welcome a new Turkish operator into the growing community of P.180 users and to see continued interest in an aircraft that has proven its value across a wide range of markets.
Industry impact & what to watch
A single-owner sale of two turboprops fits the broader pattern of aircraft manufacturers courting new operators in markets tied to their parent company's home country, where existing commercial or defence relationships can smooth entry. For Piaggio Aerospace, ownership by Baykar creates a natural channel into Turkish aviation demand that an independent manufacturer might not have.
In the business turboprop segment, growth typically comes through incremental fleet additions from existing operators plus occasional new-operator wins like this one, rather than large single orders. Whether this Turkish sale leads to a repeat order or additional operators in the region will indicate whether the P.180 Avanti EVO is gaining a durable foothold rather than a one-off placement.
