Piaggio Aero's first Middle Eastern service centre based at Abu Dhabi International Airport

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About Piaggio Aero:

Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A. is active in design, manufacturing and maintenance, repair and overhaul of aircraft, engines and engine parts under license, and structural components. The Company has facilities in Genoa, Finale Ligure and Naples (Italy) and subsidiary in West Palm Beach, FL. (U.S.A.). Technology and commitment in research and development, along with innovative design solutions, is the driver for Piaggio Aero Industries' current and future programs. Core product for Piaggio Aero Industries is the P 180 Avanti II twin turboprop pusher business / utility aircraft. The P180 Avanti II, equipped with the new Rockwell Collins Pro-Line 21 avionics and currently in production, enables great performance in terms of cruising speed and a high loading capacity which, together with its brilliant performance and futuristic design, makes it the fastest and most advanced executive turboprop in the world. The P180 Avanti II has an endurance of over 1,700 miles at a speed of 402 kts and a maximum cruising altitude of 41,000ft. Its overall performance is similar to that of a Jet but with 30% less operating costs. Moreover with a height of 69" and depth of 73", the P180 offers passengers a level of comfort matching only that of bigger and more costly aircraft.

The Pratt & Whitney, Canada PT6-66B engines, rated at 1630 thermodynamic HP, are de-rated to 850 SHP. They power the Avanti II to a certified altitude of 41,000 feet and speed of 402 kts. at 30,000 feet with a maximum operating mach (Mmo) of 0.70. The P180 is licensed to operate with a single pilot and can board up to nine passengers.

About Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies:

Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies enjoys a 20-year-old history of aviation technical solutions expertise through its Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company (GAMCO) heritage. Today, the company is the Middle East's leading independent third-party technical solutions provider with a strong regional customer base and an international client portfolio stretching from Iceland in the west to Sri Lanka in the east.

Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies is constantly evolving into a technically sophisticated, customer-oriented and flexible organisation with a 2,800 strong workforce accommodating customer requirements and adhering to stringent quality and safety protocols. The company is constantly introducing new products and services in addition to tailor-made and bundled solutions such as its Total APU Support package - the first of its kind in the world.

Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies leverages a favourable cost base, a solid infrastructure and leading-edge technologies to be the logical partner of choice for airlines, air forces and freight operators seeking to outsource maintenance work to a reputable organization delivering world-class turnaround times and high quality services.

About Mubadala Development Company:

Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) is a Public Joint Stock Company headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. Its focus is on developing and managing an extensive and economically diverse portfolio of commercial initiatives. It does this either independently or in partnership with leading international organizations. Mubadala's commercial strategy is fundamentally built on long term capital intensive investments that deliver strong financial returns.

The company manages a multi-billion dollar portfolio of local, regional, and international investments, projects and initiatives. Through its investment and development projects, Mubadala is both a catalyst for, and a reflection of, the drive for economic diversification of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Its impact is evident domestically and internationally in sectors such as energy, aerospace, real estate, healthcare, technology, infrastructure, and services.

Mubadala's sole shareholder is the Government of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.


For further information please contact:

Piaggio Aero Industries
Enrico Sgarbi
Tel:+39 010 6481218
+39/3357431073