The Piaggio Aero P.180 Avanti II now flies faster than ever: EASA certification obtained for the upgraded Pratt&Whitney Canada PT6-66B engines and for the new maximum cruise speed of 402 kts Piaggio Aero Industries announces that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted certification for the upgraded Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6-66B engines installation on the P180 Avanti II .The certification enables the world’s fastest turboprop to fly at a maximum cruise speed of 402 kts, 745 km/h (MMO 0.70) making the P.180 Avanti II the first business turboprop to reach this significant speed milestone.
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