Vero Beach, FL., December 17, 2024 – Piper Aircraft has received type certification from the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA) for the M700 FURY, including approval for Flight into Known Icing (FIKI). This paves the way for deliveries to the UK, with the first delivery scheduled for this month.

The M700 FURY, Piper’s fastest single-engine aircraft to date, boasts a maximum cruise speed of 301 knots and a maximum range of 1,424 nautical miles. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engine, the cabin-class turboprop offers exceptional performance paired with advanced safety features, including the HALO Safety System with Garmin Emergency Autoland.

“We are proud to achieve UK CAA certification for the M700 FURY,” said Ron Gunnarson, VP of Sales, Marketing & Customer Support at Piper Aircraft. “This milestone reinforces Piper’s dedication to meeting the needs of global markets with innovative and capable aircraft like the FURY.”

Designed with a focus on safety and simplicity, the M700 FURY features Garmin’s Electronic Stability Protection (ESP), SurfaceWatch™, and SafeTaxi®, enhancing pilot situational awareness. Autothrottle and Garmin PlaneSync™ further streamline flight operations, ensuring ease of use for operators.

“The UK CAA certification of the M700 FURY is fantastic news for our market. We are excited to bring Piper’s new flagship aircraft to operators across the region, beginning with the first delivery this month,” said Alex Brown, Commercial Director of British European Aviation Group—the Piper Dealer for Christmas Island, Ireland, Portugal, Spain, and the United Kingdom. “We will soon be announcing dates for a 2025 sales tour across the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, Spain and Portugal, so feel free to reach out if you want us to do a demo at your local airfield.”

The certification from the UK CAA completes the last of the customer-committed certifications promised at the beginning of the year. Piper is now working on additional foreign certifications as the expansion of sales includes Mexico, Colombia, and Asian markets.

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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 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.

About British European Aviation (BEA)

British European Aviation (BEA) is a premier provider of aircraft sales, services, and maintenance, specializing in new and pre-owned aircraft. With decades of experience in the general aviation sector, BEA offers unparalleled expertise in aircraft acquisition, sales, brokerage, and aftersales support. In addition to guiding clients through every step of the purchasing process, BEA provides comprehensive maintenance and pilot training services, ensuring optimal performance for aircraft and owners. Headquartered at Wycombe Air Park, BEA is dedicated to supporting the aviation community with innovative solutions, exceptional safety standards, and trusted technical expertise.

About the Piper M700 FURY

The Piper M700 FURY was certified in March of 2024 and comes standard with the HALO Safety System, featuring Garmin Emergency Autoland. This revolutionary system includes digital technology that safely lands the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport in the event that the pilot is incapacitated. Additionally, the M700 FURY G3000® avionics suite includes Autothrottle, Emergency Descent Mode, Electronic Stability Protection (ESP™), SurfaceWatch™, SafeTaxi®, and Garmin PlaneSync™, all of which are designed to enhance the safe operation of the aircraft. Beyond the flight deck, the six-seat M700 FURY is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 700 SHP engine. The aircraft has a maximum cruise speed of 301ktas/557 km/hr, a max range of 1,852 nm/3,430 km, and a standard useful load of 2,320 lbs/1,052 kg.

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