Description of the organisation
Baykar Piaggio Aerospace S.p.A. is a leading Italian aerospace company and EASA-approved OEM, DOA and POA, providing integrated capabilities across the entire aircraft lifecycle, from design, certification and manufacturing to maintenance, repair and overhaul and in-service support. Headquartered in Italy, the company develops aircraft, aero-engines, aerostructures and aerospace systems for civil, special mission and defence markets.
Its flagship product, the P.180 Avanti EVO, is a technologically advanced twin-engine turboprop renowned for its unique aerodynamic configuration, high cruise speed and operational efficiency. Baykar Piaggio Aerospace operates one of Southern Europe’s most advanced aerospace industrial sites in Villanova d’Albenga, combining aircraft assembly, aerostructures manufacturing, engine testing and comprehensive MRO services.
The company is also a key player in European aeronautics research, with extensive participation in FP7, Horizon 2020, Horizon Europe, Clean Sky 2 and Clean Aviation programmes. Leveraging strong expertise in advanced aerodynamics, lightweight structures, more-electric aircraft systems, digital engineering and certification-oriented development, Baykar Piaggio Aerospace supports the development of innovative and sustainable aviation technologies. Following its acquisition by Baykar, the company is further strengthening its industrial capabilities, civil aviation portfolio and role in collaborative European R&I initiatives.
Role in the CRYOSTAR Project
Baykar Piaggio Aerospace, acting as an end-user representative within the Advisory Board, will provide independent feedback on the regulatory framework, certification methodology, and testing strategy developed by the project for liquid hydrogen cryogenic storage systems. Drawing on its expertise in aircraft design, certification, and operation, Baykar Piaggio Aerospace will assess the industrial applicability and feasibility of the proposed approaches, with particular attention to safety, airworthiness, maintainability, and integration aspects. The company will contribute to the review of testing plans and validation activities, supporting the alignment of project outcomes with future certification requirements and market needs. Through its advisory role, Baykar Piaggio Aerospace will help ensure that the developed methodologies are relevant, practical, and suitable for adoption in future hydrogen-powered aircraft programs.
Team members involved
Name and Surname
Giuseppe Torre
Position in organisation
R&D manager
Role in CRYOSTAR
Design and certification specialist
Name and Surname
Fabio Ciani
Position in organisation
Senior developer
Role in CRYOSTAR
Developer of the software architecture
Name and Surname
Michele De Luca
Position in organisation
Senior developer
Role in CRYOSTAR
Digital thread developer
Name and Surname
Alessandro Montariello
Position in organisation
Senior developer
Role in CRYOSTAR
Digital thread developer
Name and Surname
Fulvio Petti
Position in organisation
Design engineer
Role in CRYOSTAR
System designer