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Piaggio Opens New Factory in Italy

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Key Takeaways:

  • Piaggio Aerospace officially opened a new $135 million factory in Villanova d'Albenga, Italy, consolidating all its aircraft production there.
  • The company recently restructured and renamed itself Piaggio Aerospace, splitting into three distinct units focused on civil aircraft, defense/security, and engine production.
  • The Avanti Evo features upgrades like new propellers and winglets, offering improved climb performance, extended range, and lower fuel burn, with first delivery expected next month.
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Piaggio Aerospace officially opened a sprawling new factory in Villanova d’Albenga, Italy, today, where the recently restructured company is moving all its aircraft production.

The maker of the Avanti Evo pusher twin recently changed its name from Piaggio Aero Industries to Piaggio Aerospace and announced a company-wide reorganization splitting the manufacturer into three units, one focused on production of civil aircraft, the second on defense and security markets and the third on engine production through licensing agreements.

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