Italian aircraft manufacturer Piaggio Aerospace, now owned by Türkiye-based defense company Baykar, has secured its first order for its next-generation P.180 Avanti NX aircraft, marking a key milestone in its return to the global aviation market.

Turkish drone maker Baykar's acquisition of Italian aviation firm Piaggio Aerospace is now finalized, according to a statement by Italy's Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy.

Italy has officially approved the sale of Piaggio Aerospace, a prominent player in the aviation industry, to Baykar, a leading Turkish manufacturer of unmanned combat aerial vehicles (UCAVs).