The Piaggio Avanti is the fastest turboprop flying out of Los Angeles and the strangest-looking aircraft on this site. Its pusher propellers sit behind the cabin, which is why it cruises at 402 knots and why the cabin is quieter than the layout suggests.
Piaggio built the Avanti II with two rear-mounted Pratt and Whitney PT6A-66B engines driving pusher propellers, a forward wing and a main wing set behind the cabin. Seven to nine seats, 402 knots and 1,470 nautical miles of range. It is the only three-lifting-surface design in production charter. Every Piaggio Avanti we arrange flies with an operator certificated under FAR Part 135, the FAA rules for on-demand, for-hire charter.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Turboprop
- Manufacturer: Piaggio Aerospace
- Year introduced: 2005
- Seating: 7 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 1,470 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 402 knots
- Service ceiling: 41,000 feet
- Length: 47.3 feet
- Wingspan: 46 feet
- Height: 13.1 feet
- Baggage volume: 44 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Piaggio Avanti Fits Los Angeles
At 402 knots the Avanti flies at light-jet speed on turboprop fuel burn, which on a Los Angeles to Bay Area or Los Angeles to Las Vegas, NV business day is a genuinely efficient answer. Very few aircraft let a client argue for the cheaper fuel bill without giving up the schedule.
The propellers being behind the cabin is not styling. It moves the noise aft, and passengers regularly comment that the Avanti is quieter in the seats than a conventional turboprop. For a two-hour working leg out of Van Nuys that matters.
The charter fleet is small compared with the King Air line, so short-notice availability in Southern California is less reliable. During awards season between January and March, an Avanti request usually needs more lead time than a King Air 200 does.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Piaggio Avanti run $2,200 to $3,200 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
The Avanti prices between the King Air 200 and the King Air 350, and on Los Angeles legs over an hour the speed usually makes it the cheaper trip rather than the dearer one.
Other Turboprops Available
- Beechcraft Denali
- Beechcraft King Air 100
- Beechcraft King Air 250
- Beechcraft King Air 260
- Beechcraft King Air 360
- Beechcraft King Air C90GTx
The full turboprops category page lists every turboprop we arrange for Los Angeles departures.
Contact
For a quote on a Piaggio Avanti charter in or out of Los Angeles, call +1 (888) 987-5387 or head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.