VERO BEACH, FL, June 15, 2020 – Piper Aircraft and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology (“Spartan”) announced today an order for its first tranche of 22 factory-new training aircraft. To date, Spartan has taken delivery of 10 Piper Archers and 2 Piper Seminoles, with 10 additional Piper Archers expected to be delivered in Q4 2020.

According to Beau Schrader, Spartan’s Chief Pilot Officer, “Spartan’s Flight location at Richard Lloyd Jones Airport in Tulsa, Oklahoma has been reenergized by the brand new, technologically advanced fleet of training aircraft.” The new 180 HP, G1000 NXi equipped Piper Archers and Seminoles began delivery in late-2019, as Spartan continues the multi-year enhancement of its training fleet.

“Established in 1928, nationally accredited and FAA approved Spartan has been committed to training the world’s aviators and is proud to have trained over 100,000 pilots and aircraft technicians.  As we advance our legacy of providing advanced aviation training, we are pleased to expand our fleet with the addition of 22 new Piper training aircraft,” said Spartan College of Aeronautics and TechnologyChief Executive Officer Rob Polston. “As demand for civil aviation pilots grows, we continue to invest in new technology which enhances the educational experience of our students.  Our team will use the new aircraft, in addition to our existing fleet, to train future professional pilots at our campus in Tulsa, Oklahoma, carrying on a proud tradition of training aspiring aviation professionals for more than 90 years. We are excited to have the opportunity to help support the growing aviation industry, which is facing a need for 804,000 new civil aviation pilots over the next 20 years, according to a 2019 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook.”

“As Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology continues to expand their aviation programs, Piper Aircraft is proud to provide new aircraft which enhance the training experience of their students.  As a legacy pilot training provider, they continue to demonstrate their commitment to excellence and to their students by providing multiple aviation programs and opportunities for their students.  We look forward to their continued success and to providing more Piper trainers in support of their commitment to aviation education,” said Piper President and CEO Simon Caldecott.

 

About Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

Since 1928, Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology has provided training to more than 100,000 pilots and technicians from throughout the United States and more than 60 countries. Spartan College, with four locations: Tulsa, OK, Broomfield, CO, Inglewood, CA, and Riverside, CA, offers programs in the areas of Aviation Flight, Aviation Maintenance Technology (Airframe and Powerplant), Aviation Electronics Technology, Nondestructive Testing Technology, and Quality Control Management, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Technology Management. (Programs vary by location). Tulsa and Broomfield locations are nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Both California locations are accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE). Riverside is a branch of the Inglewood Campus. Spartan Education Group, LLC, is the parent company of Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology.

About Piper Aircraft

Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fla., offers aviators throughout the world efficient and reliable single- and twin-engine aircraft and is on track to be the first general aviation aircraft manufacturer in the world to certify Garmin Autoland The single-engine M-Class series – the M600SLS, M500, and M350 – offers businesses and individual’s elegant performance, value and a superior ownership experience. The Personal Class Seneca V, Archer LX and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston-powered aircraft. The Trainer Class Pilot 100/100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, Arrow, Seminole and Seneca V 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.

 

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Piper Aircraft
For further information, contact:
Jackie Carlon
Phone: (772) 299-2859
Mail to: Jackie.Carlon@piper.com

 

Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology

For further information, contact:
Josh Kaiser
Phone: (918) 831-8621
Mail to: Josh.kaiser@spartan.edu
spartan.edu