Mon, Dec 15, 2008
Touts Turboprop's Speediness, Fuel Efficiency
Clearwater, FL-based fractional operator Avantair announced this
week it has taken delivery of its 50th Piaggio Avanti P.180
aircraft.
"This milestone delivery for the Avantair fractional program
clearly highlights the ongoing demand for our services and the
confidence our customer base has in the Piaggio Avanti P.180
aircraft," commented Steven Santo, Chief Executive Officer of
Avantair. "Piaggio produces the lowest cost and most fuel-efficient
aircraft in the Light Jet category, which enables us to best meet
the needs of our customers and retain our competitive advantage. As
we continue to capture greater market share, we look forward to the
further expansion of our fleet and the continuation of our
successful relationship with Piaggio."
This delivery is in-line with Avantair's steady fleet expansion
since the company was founded in July 2003. Today, Avantair
operates the youngest fleet in the fractional aircraft industry, at
approximately 3.7 years, according to the JetNet Fractional
Ownership and Aircraft Report.
The Piaggio Avanti P.180 is the world's fastest turboprop,
rivaling the speed of most light cabin jets, while offering the
cabin cross section of a super mid-size aircraft. At approximately
one-third of its major competitors, Avantair also maintains the
lowest fuel surcharge in the industry.
Combined with its absence of hourly fees and significantly lower
annual operating costs, Avantair offers customers upwards of 45%
yearly cost savings over the competition.
Avantair is the sole North American provider of fractional
shares in the Piaggio Avanti P.180 aircraft. The company's service
area includes the continental United States, Canada, the Caribbean
and Mexico.
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