Vero Beach, FL., November 13, 2024 – Piper Aircraft, Inc. is proud to announce that it has achieved AS9100 Rev D certification, awarded by Dekra Certification, Inc. This milestone underscores Piper’s dedication to manufacturing excellence within the aerospace industry.
AS9100 is an internationally recognized quality management system standard in aerospace. This certification not only enhances Piper Aircraft’s 88+ year legacy in general aviation, but also strengthens the capabilities of its new division, Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO), which specializes in premium, end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the Aerospace and Defense sectors.
“The AS9100 certification elevates quality across Piper Aircraft, creating a strong foundation for continuous improvement,” said Stuart McSorley, Senior Director of Production Compliance & Oversight. “This certification empowers PIMCO to enter a broader network of opportunities worldwide, enabling us to serve our customers more effectively and establish new partnerships. Our team takes immense pride in this achievement, which marks another milestone in Piper’s history.”
Piper Aircraft is dedicated to continuous improvement, delivering world-class quality and service to its customers. This certification further affirms Piper’s commitment to excellence in safety and innovation across its operations.
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 Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO)
With 87+ years of precision manufacturing history, Piper Aircraft is proud to present the public with Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO). PIMCO provides world-class, turn-key manufacturing solutions, and our team of experts provides simple to complex fabrication parts to cater to various requirements. We fabricate high-quality parts to meet the desired output and ensure customer satisfaction. To learn more about PIMCO, visit the company’s website at pimco-piper.com or call us at (772) 299-2700.
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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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