Lakeland, FL., April 9, 2024 – Piper Aircraft, Inc. today announced the purchase of five Archer TX and five Pilot 100i aircraft for Hillsboro Aero Academy, a global leader in airplane and helicopter pilot training. The first delivery of these aircraft is scheduled for early 2027. “We’re excited to collaborate with Hillsboro Aero Academy in…
Vero Beach, FL, March 4th, 2024 – Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced today the type certification of its new flagship aircraft, the Piper M700 FURY, by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, achieved on February 29, 2024. This certification is a significant milestone for Piper Aircraft, coming quickly after the new aircraft’s announcement on February 6, 2024….
VERO BEACH, FL, February 6, 2024 – Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced today a new model in its PA46 line of high-performance aircraft—the Piper M700 FURY—a single-engine, 700 shaft horsepower, cabin-class turboprop. The Piper M700 FURY represents the first step towards a new generation of the M-Class family, outperforming past PA46 models and several competitive aircraft…
DWC, Dubai Airshow Site, November 14, 2023 – Piper Aircraft announced today that AeroGuard Flight Training has placed an order for ninety (90) new Archer TX aircraft. The addition of these new Piper trainers will almost double AeroGuard’s fleet size, bringing it to over 200 aircraft. AeroGuard Flight Training Center has four campus locations, three…
Vero Beach, FL, November 7, 2023 — Piper Aircraft is proud to announce the delivery of Skyborne Airline Academy’s first Pilot 100i. Skyborne recently signed a multiyear fleet agreement for eleven (11) new Pilot 100i aircraft, building upon their existing all-Piper fleet at their Vero Beach, Florida campus. The Pilot 100i has successfully made its…
Vero Beach, FL., August 16, 2023 – Piper Aircraft, Inc., today announced aircraft delivery and revenue results for Q2 2023. Across all metrics, its performance surpassed those from the same quarter in 2022 while the general aviation market continues to stabilize. Compared to aircraft deliveries and revenue in Q2 2022, deliveries increased by nearly 14%…
Vero Beach, FL., August 3, 2023– Piper Aircraft, Inc. has been awarded approval from Transport Canada’s Civil Aviation (TCCA) authorities for its M600/SLS HALO safety system with Garmin Autoland and stand-alone auto-throttle. “The certification of HALO in Canada is an important accomplishment for M600 owners, Piper and our Canadian dealer, Aviation Unlimited,” said Ron Gunnarson,…
Oshkosh, WI., July 26, 2023 – Piper Aircraft announced today that Sierra Charlie Aviation has placed an order for fifty (50) Archer TX aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2026. These new Piper trainers will serve as a full replacement of their existing fleet of competitive single engine aircraft. “We are looking forward to expanding our…
Oshkosh, WI., July 24, 2023 – Piper Aircraft is proud to partner with longtime booth neighbor and fellow OEM, Pilatus Aircraft, for a joint celebration of aviation. An invitation-only event will be held on the second day of EAA AirVenture, July 25th, that will include live entertainment, refreshments, and light hors d’oeuvres. “We are looking…
Oshkosh, WI., July 24, 2023 – Today, Piper Aircraft announced the addition of an onsite health center for employees and their families. This new health care facility is an integral part of Piper’s employee investment strategy to improve the overall health and well-being of the Piper Team. Piper has chosen to partner with Marathon Health,…
Oshkosh, WI., July 24, 2023 – Piper Aircraft is thrilled to announce three new fleet customers in India, who have ordered a total of 47 Archer DX aircraft: Skynex Aero has 27 Archer DXs on order to be delivered in 2024 and 2025. Dunes Aviation Academy has 10 Archer DXs to be delivered in 2024….
Oshkosh, WI., July 24, 2023 – Piper Aircraft is proud to announce the formation of a new business enterprise—Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO)™. The new venture will leverage and capitalize on Piper’s recent production plant improvements and investments in machinery, tooling, and technology. Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company is proud to offer a wide range of…
