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Piaggio Aero develops new versions of its P-180 Avanti II aircraft

Rome, Italy - Operational range for surveillance missions to be improved

Piaggio Aereo is developing an extended-range version of its P-180 Avanti II aircraft for air surveillance missions. The new version will feature improvements which aim to extend its range. According to international press reports, the firm expects to have this version in service by 2015. The Italian brand plans to install additional fuel tanks at the rear of the cabin, in the space occupied by...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1142530
Rome, Italy, 06/22/2012 15:50
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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