Piper Aircraft, a renowned and respected name in the general aviation industry, recently reached a significant milestone by producing the 1000th PA46 turboprop. This achievement marks a testament to Piper’s commitment to excellence and innovation in aircraft manufacturing. For over 85 years, Piper Aircraft has been synonymous with quality and reliability in the general aviation…
This year (2022), Piper Aircraft is celebrating its 85th year of manufacturing quality aircraft for aviators worldwide. The Piper Aircraft company began its roots as the Taylor Aircraft, Co.in Bradford, PA. The Piper Aircraft Corporation was officially founded on November 1st, 1937 following William T. Piper’s, one of the heads of the Taylor Aircraft Company,…
FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, GERMANY, 19 APRIL 2023 – Piper Aircraft is proud to announce the ability to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in all PA-46 based, Piper single engine turbine-powered aircraft, including the M600/SLS, M500, and Meridian. SAF is not only FAA approved via SAIB NE-11-56R4, but is available for use in every country that turbine M-Class…
VERO BEACH, FL. February 15th 2023 – Piper Aircraft, Inc. is pleased to announce its 2022 achievements, including a 15% increase in aircraft deliveries over 2021. In addition, Piper incorporated innovative updates to their flagship aircraft, the M600/SLS, and provided support to more than 25 philanthropic organizations that best embody the company’s values and mission….
VERO BEACH, FL. January 30th, 2023 – Today, Piper Aircraft announced the recent delivery and integration of an Agile Manufacturing Robot (AMR) from Wilder Systems to the M600/SLS production line. This AMR is the result of a collaborative effort between Piper Aircraft and Wilder Systems in order to increase safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the…
VERO BEACH, Fla. – Sept. 29, 2015 Piper Aircraft will deliver the company’s first M-Class single-engine pressurized Piper M500 to Poland. The aircraft has been retail sold by JB Investments to a customer in that region who will operate the aircraft in support of his business. JB Investments is Piper’s dealer for new aircraft, serving…
OSHKOSH, WI. – July 20, 2015 – Piper Aircraft has announced the collaboration with Garmin on the development of “Piper Pilot”, the Piper-specific avionics app based on Garmin Pilot™ for iPad and iPhone. The first phase of Piper Pilot allows aviators to file their flight plans and receive full en route navigation on an interactive…
OSHKOSH, Wisc., July 20, 2015 –Piper Aircraft and Hartzell Propeller have announced collaboration on the certification of a five-bladed composite propeller for the Piper Meridian and M500 through a Supplemental Type Certificate (“STC”). Achievement of the STC for both Piper products is anticipated by the end of fourth quarter this year. “The Hartzell Propeller five-bladed…
