Models
| Model | Type | Registered | Valid | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P180 | Fixed wing multi engine | 50 | 50 | 1990-2009 |
| P.136-L1 | Fixed wing multi engine | 6 | 6 | 1955-1956 |
| P-149D | Fixed wing single engine | 6 | 5 | 1960-1987 |
| P.136-L2 | Fixed wing multi engine | 2 | 2 | 1959-1959 |
| P149E | Fixed wing single engine | 2 | 2 | 1961-1961 |
| FWP-149D | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | 1957-1957 |
| FW9-149D-A3 | Fixed wing single engine | 1 | 1 | ?-? |
Piaggio Aerospace aircraft in the FAA registry
Piaggio Aero Industries, now known as Baykar Piaggio Aerospace S.p.A., is an Italian aircraft manufacturer with roots dating back to 1884. The company has produced notable designs such as the P.136 seaplane, the P.149 trainer, and the P.180 Avanti business jet. While the company has undergone several ownership changes and restructuring, its aircraft remain active in the United States aviation market.
According to the FAA registry, data as of 2026-10-16, there are 68 aircraft registered under the manufacturer name "PIAGGIO". These registrations cover seven distinct models. The fleet consists of 58 fixed-wing multi-engine aircraft and 10 fixed-wing single-engine aircraft. Powerplants include 50 turboprop engines and 18 reciprocating engines. The majority of these aircraft hold standard airworthiness certificates (54), with 9 registered under experimental status.
The P180 is the dominant model in the registry, accounting for 50 of the 68 registered aircraft. These P180s were built between 1990 and 2009 and feature 11 seats. Other registered models include the P.136-L1 (6 aircraft), the P-149D (6 aircraft), the P.136-L2 (2 aircraft), the P149E (2 aircraft), and the FWP-149D (1 aircraft). Most of the registered fleet was built before 2009, with half of the aircraft manufactured in 2002 or earlier.
Geographically, Oklahoma holds the highest number of registrations with 9 aircraft, followed by California with 7 and Texas with 6. Type certificate data sheets (TCDS) provide the technical specifications for these models. For instance, TCDS A59EU, held by Baykar Piaggio Aerospace S.p.A., covers the P180 model. TCDS A-813, held by Piaggio & C., covers the P.136-L1 and P.136-L2 models. Each registered aircraft has a unique N-number record available for lookup.
The FAA registry also lists aircraft under the manufacturer name "PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES SPA", which accounts for 56 additional aircraft registrations. This separate listing indicates that some aircraft may be registered under different corporate names depending on the time of registration or corporate structure at the time of filing.
The FAA registry also lists this company's aircraft as PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES SPA.
Figures from the FAA registry file as of Oct 16, 2026. Company background: Wikipedia, Piaggio Aerospace.