Piaggio Aerospace to Showcase P.1HH HammerHead and a P.180 Avanti EVO at FIA18

Piaggio Aerospace has confirmed that it will showcase a full-scale mockup of the P.1HH HammerHead and a P.180 Avanti EVO at Farnborough International Airshow in England next month.

The Italian aircraft manufacturer will be present at the indoor display in HALL 1, booth 1190.

P.1HH is an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) and the only remotely piloted Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) program in Europe. It is designed for aero, marine and terrestrial surveillance and reconnaissance. First deliveries are expected in 2018.

The turboprop Avanti EVO is the latest generation of the P.180 Avanti. Its five blade scimitar propellers and three-lifting surface configurations work together to provide unique aerodynamic performance. It offers superior climb performance and low emissions.

The two aircraft are entirely designed, developed and manufactured in Italy at the aerospace center of excellence in Villanova d’Albenga, Liguria.

“Farnborough International Airshow represents the most valuable opportunity to promote our excellence in both defense and business aviation industries. We started a new transformational path, which is already boosting production line and orders”, Renato Vaghi, Chief Executive Officer of Piaggio Aerospace, commented.

FIA is the biennial aerospace and defense event that combines a trade exhibition with a public airshow. 1,500 exhibitors from more than fifty countries participate, attracting 100k government leaders and sector professionals, as many public visitors from around the world.

Farnborough International Airshow, one of the most important aerospace shows and exhibitions in the world, will take place at Farnborough Airport 16-22 July 2018.

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