Piaggio Avanti NX Wins Launch Order; Global ~126-Aircraft In-Service Fleet Shows Low Utilization

Piaggio received Avanti NX launch orders at Aero Friedrichshafen in April 2026 (buyer and quantity undisclosed). The type is the modernized P180 Avanti, pushed by new owner Turkey's Baykar Technologies; specific rollout timing pending confirmation (given just-received launch order and recertification needed, first-flight and delivery timeline remains uncertain). AviGo data shows 2025 global Avanti/P.180 active fleet at ~126 aircraft, total movements ~12,563, per-aircraft annual average ~100 — modest-to-low utilization for a turboprop, not anomalous. US has the highest share; France second; Italy as manufacturing nation has lower share — broadly aligned with actual P180 operating distribution. In-service fleet's low utilization provides space for retrofit kit market, but also reflects limited type demand. Confidence ★★★ (KG + AviGo dual cross-verification).