Susi Pudjiastuti, founder, owner and CEO of Susi Air , said: "We are pleased to announce that Susi Air has decided to grow its fleet with 2 new Piaggio Aero P.180 Avanti II. Our choice was predominantly based on the requirements of our customers, the Piaggio Aero aircraft will allow us to increase frequency and enter new routes at the lowest possible costs, while offering our passengers a high level of comfort. We have been very satisfied operating our first P.180 and after a careful analysis of current and future needs. We concluded that the P.180 Avanti II is well suited for this purpose.. Thanks to its unique design and characteristics, we feel that the Piaggio Aero P-180 Avanti II is the ideal aircraft for all our different applications ".
“We are very pleased that Susi Air has chosen two Piaggio Aero P.180 Avanti to enhance its fleet of aircraft dedicated to executive and Med Evac transport. It’s a sign of the satisfaction found amongst the selective customers of Susi Air with the Piaggio Aero aircraft operated by this successful Indonesian operator since 2009. It makes us particularly proud that this agreement confirms the customer satisfaction with our aircraft and the appreciation, all over the world, of the high technology of products Made in Italy” said Alberto Galassi , Piaggio Aero CEO. “We know that The P.180 Avanti II was selected by Susi Air thanks because of its unmatched operational flexibility, cost efficiency, performance and also because it is the most environmentally friendly airplane in business aviation” remarked Mr Galassi
Susi Air is a scheduled and charter airline based in Pangandaran, West Java, Indonesia. The company currently operates from 4 main bases across the Indonesian archipelago. Established in late 2004 by husband and wife team Susi Pudjiastut and Christian Von Strombeck , it was originally setup to transport the fisheries cargo of sister company PT ASI Pudjiastuti.
Also during the recent Indian Ocean earthquake Susi Air aircraft were very quickly pressed into service transporting equipment and medicine for aid agencies. With 30 aircraft currently in operation, and further 2 Piaggio Aero Avanti II, Susi Air has become the largest private operator in Indonesia . In addition to the executive services Susi Air launched scheduled flights , survey services, freight services and Flight Training Center in Pangandaran as the first step to establish a world class flight training center in Indonesia.
The Piaggio Aero P.180 Avanti II offers the speed of a light jet aircraft, the comfort of a large, quiet, midsize Jet and real stand-up cabin, with fuel efficiencies that are nearly 40% higher than most business jets. 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 an air ambulance and air rescue which were a vital service that Susi Air provided after the recent earthquake in the Sumatra Island supported by Piaggio Aero pilots and technical personnel.
Editor's Note
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. The Avanti II offers the speed of a light jet aircraft, the comfort of a large, whisper quiet and real stand-up cabin, with fuel efficiencies that are nearly 40% higher than most business jets. The P.180 Avanti II features the fully digital, automatic flight control and displays of the latest generation “Pro Line 21” avionics system and it is single pilot certified. The maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 12,100 lbs gives the P.180 Avanti II greater payload range, and the introduction of the updated engines (P&WC PT6A-66B) provides higher performance, faster cruise speed. The Piaggio Aero aircraft is able to operate out of smaller peripheral airports with landing and take-off distances that are simply unachievable in a comparably sized jet. The P.180 is able to fly at a maximum cruise speed of 402 kts, 745 km/h (MMO 0.70), and has an endurance of over 1,500 nautical miles and a maximum altitude of 41,000 feet |
