Piper Aircraft plans a major expansion of its Vero Beach manufacturing campus, featuring a new service center. Scheduled to open in late 2027, this new factory-supported facility will provide maintenance and aircraft delivery services for the general aviation community while creating 20 new jobs.
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New Prop Approved for Pathfinder
MT-Propeller has received an FAA STC for the installation of its 3-blade propeller on the Piper PA-28-235 Cherokee Pathfinder powered by Lycoming O-540-B1B5 or Lycoming O-540-B4B5 engines.
High Water and High Performance: The Comanche’s Resilience
In 1972, Hurricane Agnes didn’t just flood Lock Haven — it ended the production of the iconic Piper Comanche. Decades later, pilot Pat Brown proves that while nature can stop a factory, it can’t dampen the spirit of an aviator dedicated to keeping this classic, high-performance machine in the sky.
Piper Aircraft Introduces 7‑Blade MT‑Propeller as Factory Option for FURY
The new propeller provides M700 FURY owners with notable performance improvements, including decreased takeoff distance, higher climb rate, and a quieter cabin, according to Piper officials.
Cannonball Run Honors Airplane Repo Star Kevin Lacey
A 31-hour drive across the country from Florida to California will raise money for Tango 31 Aero Clube, a non-profit founded by Airplane Repo’s Kevin Lacey, who passed away in February 2025.
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The 70th anniversary of the Comanche will be celebrated this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Piper unveils Seminole powered by diesel Deltahawk engine
Certification flight testing begins in November 2025, with FAA certification expected in the third quarter of 2026.
10 best-selling piston airplanes in 2024
For the 23rd year in a row, Cirrus Aircraft takes the top spot as the best-selling piston airplane.
Piper M700 certified in Canada
The first M700 FURY delivery into Canada is scheduled soon, with additional international deliveries this year into Europe and Brazil as those certifications are obtained, according to Piper officials.