Piaggio Aerospace designs, develops, manufactures and maintains aircraft, aircraft engines and structural components. Its history of innovation and progress started in 1884 in Genoa, Italy.
A continuous commitment to research and development, combined with innovative design and style, leads the development of Piaggio Aerospace, one of the main players for executive turboprops, Unmanned Aerial Systems and Special Mission aircraft in the global market. The company operates from its aerospace center of excellence in Villanova d’Albenga, Italy, while its Customer Service Department is based in Genoa.
As partner of H2ELIOS project, Piaggio Aerospace will lead WP1 and WP5 respectively related to the issuing of the specification requirements and to the mechanical, durability and functional test campaigns of the liquid hydrogen fuel tank. In addition, the company will also lead a series of joint work activities that will lead to a continuous comparison with the EASA authority on issues relating to future certification rules. Piaggio is also entrusted with the task of maintaining links with other projects on the HERA framework.