Manufactured to order by leading Italian aircraft manufacturer Piaggio Aerospace at its new production aerospace centre of excellence in Villanova d’ Albenga( Genoa, Liguria), each Avanti EVO is customised to the buyer’ s specifications. Owners can choose their cabin layout, and luxury interiors from suppliers including Italian leatherware icon Poltrona Frau and renowned cabin seating specialist Iacobucci HF.
Says Gabriella Somerville, managing director of ConnectJets,“ As sole sales agent for the Avanti EVO in the British Isles and Channel Islands, I am delighted to conclude the first of what I am confident will be many sales of this exceptional aircraft. With issues of environmental impact and air quality drawing increasing media and public attention, the introduction of the pioneering Avanti EVO to UK skies could not have come at a better time, signposting a more sustainable way forward for the private aviation sector”.
Renato Vaghi, Chief Executive Officer of Piaggio Aerospace, says:“ I am sure the outcome of our collaboration with ConnectJets will be extremely positive. I’ m proud to say that along with them, we lead the way towards a revolutionary, luxurious and eco-friendly way of travelling that will comply with the new fast-moving, environmental and cost saving requirements.”
24 The Art of Luxury Issue 34 2018