Oshkosh, WI – July 22, 2025 – Piper Aircraft is proud to announce eight new brand ambassadors to the Piper Brand Ambassador Program. Piper Brand Ambassadors are students at select Piper Flight School Alliance programs pursuing professional flight certifications and degrees.

Piper Brand Ambassadors showcase aviation and lifestyle content to their social media platforms, sharing the life of a student or flight instructor training in the Piper product lineup. The ambassador program originated at the University of North Dakota (UND) with four ambassadors in 2020, and has since expanded to include seven schools in the present cycle, with more enrolled in the program on a rotating schedule.

This year’s selection of ambassadors from the following schools are listed below:

2025-2026 Brand Ambassadors:

  • University of North Dakota (UND): Helena Lind and Sophia Mechler
  • Middle Georgia State University: Jayden O’Neal
  • Paragon Flight Training: Hannah Godfrey
  • Acron Aviation: Carly Schmidt
  • Minnesota State University at Mankato: Lou Kritzeck
  • Bowling Green State University: Gabriel Arumpanayil
  • Thrust Flight Academy: Miguel Counts

“We are thrilled to welcome these outstanding students to the Piper Brand Ambassador Program. Their enthusiasm for aviation and commitment to their education brings invaluable energy to our brand,” said Alba Walcott, Sr. Manager of Marketing and Communications at Piper Aircraft. “Watching these ambassadors progress in their training while proudly representing Piper and their schools is truly rewarding, and we’re confident they’ll inspire future aviators while showcasing the innovation and quality of our aircraft.”

About Piper Aircraft

Piper Aircraft, Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fl., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single and twin-engine aircraft and is the first general aviation aircraft manufacturer in the world to certify Garmin® Emergency Autoland. The single-engine M-Class series – the M700 FURY, M500®, and M350® – offers businesses and individuals elegant performance, value and a superior ownership experience. The Personal Class Archer® LX and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston-powered light aircraft. The Trainer Class Pilot 100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, and Seminole aircraft form the most complete, technically advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association. To learn more about Piper Aircraft, visit the company’s website at www.piper.com.

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For further information, contact:
Alba Walcott
Phone: +1 (772) 299-2835
Fax: +1 (772) 978-6585
Mail to: alba.walcott@piper.com
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