Oshkosh, WI. July 22, 2025 – Piper Aircraft, Inc. is proud to welcome United Aviate Academy (UAA), United Airlines’ wholly owned flight school, as the newest member of the Piper Flight School Alliance. As such, UAA has entered into a purchase agreement for up to three multi-engine Piper Seminole aircraft, with the option to purchase additional aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in late 2025. The Piper Seminole will serve as multi-engine training aircraft for UAA, supporting their rigorous and comprehensive pilot training curriculum.

UAA is one of the nation’s premier pilot training academies, providing students with an opportunity for a career in the flight deck with United upon successfully completing all Aviate program and hiring requirements. With over 300 graduates since opening in 2022, UAA’s nearly 90% overall pass rate for FAA checkrides reflects the quality of training provided to their dedicated student base. In the past twelve calendar months, over 57,000 flight hours have been logged at UAA with 32,000 lessons completed.

“Welcoming United Aviate Academy to the Piper Flight School Alliance with their first Seminole purchase is a proud moment for Piper Aircraft,” said Ron Gunnarson, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, and Quality at Piper Aircraft. “UAA represents an exemplary standard of flight training, and Piper looks forward to supporting their operation with the rugged, reliable Seminole.”

By joining the Piper Flight School Alliance, UAA unlocks exclusive benefits ranging from integrated training support to co-branded marketing and prioritized service access, all aimed at elevating flight training programs.

“We are very excited about adding the Piper Seminole to our aircraft fleet,” said Michael Hales, CEO of United Aviate Academy. “The Seminole is not only a robust airplane with all the bells and whistles, but specifically designed for the next generation of pilots learning the intricacies of multi-engine flying. It is the gold-standard of multi-engine flight training at schools around the country, and the world.”

About the Piper Seminole
The Piper Seminole is the most widely used multi-engine training aircraft in the world. Known for its dispatch reliability, ease of operation, and gentle handling, students and instructors alike appreciate the predictable flight characteristics and traditional six-lever throttle quadrant, promoting multi-engine flight proficiency from a student’s first takeoff.

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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