Piper Aircraft announced today that it has received type certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the Pilot 100. The Pilot 100, which was announced during Sun-n-Fun in 2019, is the value priced addition to Piper’s trainer-class line. Following certification, Piper began deliveries to its launch customer, American Flyers, who will be taking delivery […]
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Piper Aircraft Opens Application for 2021 Apprenticeship Program
Piper Aircraft announced that it has opened the application period for the 2021 Apprenticeship Program. The 2021 group, which will begin in August, will be the third apprenticeship class to begin at Piper Aircraft’s world headquarters in Vero Beach, FL. The two-year program includes a combination of on-the-job training as well as classroom instruction designed […]
Boca Raton Airport to Hold 4th Annual Toys for Tots Drive Now through December 11th
For the fourth year in a row, the Boca Raton Airport Authority Administration Building will serve as a Toys for Tots drop off site. Many of the Airport’s tenants are also hosting drop off sites as well, creating even more convenient ways to donate toys to children in need. “This year, we want to collect […]
Piper Aircraft Launches Brand Ambassador Program with UND Aerospace
Piper Aircraft and the University of North Dakota (UND) Aerospace announced the launch of a new brand ambassador program. The platform is designed to increase awareness of the programs offered by UND Aerospace as well as showcase the Piper training product line in use at one of the largest collegiate flight schools in the world. […]
FDOT Aviation Office Awards Southwest Florida International Airport with Top Award
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) honored the Lee County Port Authority with the 2020 Commercial Service Airport of the Year Award for Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). This is the seventh time RSW has received this prestigious honor. “I am very proud that Southwest Florida International Airport was recognized by the Florida Department of […]
Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology Expands Fleet with Purchase of 32 New Piper Trainers
Piper Aircraft and Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology announced the expansion of its aircraft fleet with the purchase of 32 new Piper trainers to meet the future demand for certified pilots in the United States. State and local officials joined Spartan College and Piper Aircraft leaders for the historic delivery of the 5000th Piper […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Reports September Traffic
During September, 255,926 passengers traveled through Southwest Florida International Airport. This is a decrease of 44.5 percent compared to September 2019, but it is a 10.7 percent increase compared to August 2020. “Although passenger traffic is reduced due to the pandemic, we have significantly improved our numbers since being down 95 percent in April. It […]
Southwest Florida International Airport Approves Rental and Concession Relief Package
The Lee County Port Authority’s Board of Port Commissioners approved a rental relief package for its airlines, concessionaires and other tenants at Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) on Sept. 3, 2020, at the Joint Board meeting of the Board of Port Commissioners and Airports Special Management Committee. This program will provide one-month rent relief to […]
Passero Associates Welcomes Senior Project Manager Stan Price, PE
Passero Associates welcomes Stan Price, PE who joins the Passero Aviation Department as Senior Project Manager. Price has more than 30 years of experience as a Project Manager and Lead Design Engineer for over 150 airport projects and over 300 other civil design projects. He has served clients in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida, and comes […]
Piper Meridian Receives G1000 NXi Upgrade Certification
Piper Aircraft announced that Garmin International, Inc, has achieved certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the G1000 NXi upgrade for G1000 equipped Meridian aircraft. The G1000 NXi integrated flight deck upgrade is available immediately for these aircraft through select Garmin dealers and features several new enhancements such as SurfaceWatch, visual approaches, geographical map […]
