Lakeland, FL – April 14, 2026 — Piper Aircraft announced today at Sun ’n Fun 2026 a new strategic affiliation with AviatorPro, a modern ground school platform designed to elevate safety, mastery, and career readiness for aspiring pilots. This collaboration strengthens Piper’s commitment to providing a comprehensive, customer‑tailored fleet management and training experience for flight schools worldwide. 

“This new alliance isn’t just a milestone for AviatorPro, it’s a signal of where aviation training is heading,” said Luke Ormsby, President, AviatorPro. “Piper Aircraft and AviatorPro share a vision: that every student deserves a modern, world-class path to the flight deck. The future of aviation depends on the quality of the pilots we train today, and together we are taking that responsibility seriously by building something that will shape the industry for years to come.”

Through this collaborative union, AviatorPro is bringing their revolutionary ground school platform and training system to the venerable Archer TX and Seminole, developing aircraft-specific courses to pair with their existing lineup of FAA Part 141-approved, certificate-specific computer-based training. Members of the Piper Flight School Alliance will be able to utilize this cutting-edge platform to advance their training ecosystem as the exclusive ground school of the Alliance, supporting Piper’s 2026 initiative to expand the benefits available to Alliance members. It also reinforces the company’s dedication to providing flight training organizations with innovative tools and enhanced training resources, resulting in a fleet ownership model that consistently delivers long‑term value. 

“Piper Aircraft is committed to delivering the industry’s leading flight training aircraft and enriching students’ experiences throughout all stages of flight training,” said Ron Gunnarson, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, and Quality at Piper Aircraft. “Partnering with organizations like AviatorPro that share our passion for advanced, technology‑driven training ensures that future pilots have the tools they need to succeed. As we continue to expand the benefits available to Flight School Alliance members, our goal remains clear: to provide the best trainer fleet in the industry and equip our customers to stand out as leaders in flight training.”

AviatorPro’s modern ground‑learning methodology enables students to complete their training with approximately 40% fewer instructional hours on average. Upon course completion, AviatorPro provides students with the required FAA endorsement to take their FAA Written Exam, streamlining the path to certification and ratings. 

About AviatorPro

AviatorPro is a next-generation aviation training platform designed for flight schools, universities, and training organizations. With a focus on micro-learning, immersive 2D & 3D visuals, and data-driven outcomes, AviatorPro delivers scalable, white-labeled training solutions that improve student performance and reduce instructional variability. For more information, visit AviatorPro.com.

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® 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, Seminole and Seminole DX 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