Dubai, UAE, December 10, 2009 - Air Synapsis today announced its appointment by Piaggio Aero S.P.A as its Aircraft Sales Representative for the P180 Avanti II in the GCC countries, Jordan and Lebanon. The announcement was made following the 2009 edition of the Dubai Airshow which included a Piaggio Avanti II aircraft on display.
"The increasing demand of the Middle East market for cost effective regional travel solutions opens a large opportunity to develop new business aviation services for which the P180 Avanti II is definitely the best fit" said Karim Hijazi, Air Synapsis' Managing Director. "Unlike the light and very light business jets heavily affected by the region's high temperatures the P180 Avanti II delivers outstanding performances in the most demanding conditions. The Avanti's large stand-up cabin and dramatically low operating costs places it far ahead its competitors as the most cost-effective solution available in the market" added Karim Hijazi.
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About the Piaggio Aero P180 Avanti II
The Avanti II spacious cabin sets new standards in comfort, smoothness and extremely low ambient internal cabin noise levels. The first class fully stand-up cabin is six feet wide (1.85m) and five feet nine inches high (1.75m) which is wider and taller than most of the competing business aircraft. Additionally because of the aircraft's excellent takeoff and landing performance and perfect pressurization, the Piaggio Aero P180 Avanti II is one of the most widely used aircraft for public services such as air ambulance and air rescue. The P.180 Avanti II features the fully digital, automatic flight control and displays of the latest generation "Pro Line 21" avionics system, the most advanced on the market today.
The Italian-designed and built aircraft is certified for single pilot operation and seats up to nine passengers. Holder of numerous speed records, the P.180 Avanti II is capable of flying over 1,700 nautical miles at up to 402 kts. and cruises at altitudes up to 41,000 ft.
About Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.
Piaggio Aero Industries S.p.A.is active in Aircraft design, manufacturing, maintenance and overhaul. The company also manufactures Aero-Engines parts and maintains repairs and overhauls engines under license. Piaggio Aero has facilities in Genoa, Finale Ligure and Naples, Italy and a subsidiary in West Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A. (Piaggio America, Inc.). Piaggio Aero's core product, the P.180 Avanti II, is the fastest and most advanced executive/multi-utility turboprop in the world. Equipped with Rockwell Collins Pro-Line 21 avionics, the P.180 Avanti II has an endurance of over 1,500 nautical miles at a speed of 402 knots and a maximum cruising altitude of 41,000 feet. The P.180 Avanti II is licensed to operate with a single pilot and can accommodate up to nine passengers.
With 175 P.180 Avanti and Avanti II aircraft currently in operation and a backlog of more than $650 million, the company remains committed to developing technology and innovative design solutions to drive current and future program
About Air Synapsis
Air Synapsis is a Dubai based company providing business aviation development & advisory services including: aircraft sales & acquisitions, Safety Management Systems, business development and International Standards for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) implementation support.
For more information, please contact:
Karim Hijazi
Air Synapsis
Tel: +971 50 940 2059
Website: www.airsynapsis.com
Email: info@airsynapsis.com
PO Box 74476, Dubai UAE
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