Oshkosh, WI. July 20th 2026 – Piper Aircraft, Inc. is proud to welcome Leading Edge Aviation as the newest European member of the Piper Flight School Alliance. Leading Edge Aviation has entered into a purchase agreement for 10 Piper Archer® DX aircraft, with the first delivery completed last month. The Archer DX will serve as the primary single-engine training aircraft for Leading Edge Aviation, supporting its rigorous and comprehensive pilot training curriculum.

Leading Edge Aviation operates on the philosophy that pilot training must be innovative, data-driven, and student-centered. With a focus on developing its holistic Whole Pilot® training program, the academy ensures that all students have access to a rich training environment and robust support throughout their educational journey.

“Welcoming Leading Edge Aviation to the Piper Flight School Alliance with their first Piper Archer DX purchase is a proud moment for Piper Aircraft,” said Ron Gunnarson, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, and Quality. “This agreement marks an important step in Piper’s continued global expansion within the training market. Leading Edge Aviation delivers an exemplary flight training program, and we are honored to have them join the Flight School Alliance family. We look forward to supporting their operations with the industry’s most capable and reliable training aircraft.”

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

“We are incredibly proud to have the Piper Archer DX in our fleet. Built by a trusted and respected aircraft manufacturer, the Archer DX is an evolution of a proven training aircraft, combining a modern glass cockpit with a fuel-efficient engine”, said Dave Alexander, Chief Operating Officer of Leading Edge Aviation. It provides the ideal platform for students to develop both core and advanced flying skills in a structured, professional training environment.”

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 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.

About Piper Leading Edge Aviation
Leading Edge Aviation is one of Europe’s most progressive pilot training academies, recognized for its holistic approach to developing the “Whole Pilot®.” Alongside rigorous regulatory training, students benefit from comprehensive personal and professional development designed to build confidence, leadership, and resilience.

Leading Edge Aviation offers a comprehensive suite of training opportunities designed to support aspiring pilots from their first day of ground school through to airline readiness. With full‑time integrated training that includes the option to earn a BSc (Hons) degree, as well as flexible modular pathways such as Ground School, MECPL, CBIR, MEIR, Advanced UPRT, and APS MCC, the academy provides routes tailored to every stage of a pilot’s journey. Students benefit from the academy’s renowned airline selection preparation workshop, exceptional wellbeing support, and advanced learning tools, all delivered across its state‑of‑the‑art campuses at London Oxford Airport and Alhama de Murcia in Spain—ensuring a modern, supportive, and industry‑focused environment that prepares graduates for successful aviation careers.

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