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