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Training Aircraft Manufacturer, Piper Aircraft, Announces New Business Enterprise

Piper Aircraft is proud to announce the formation of a new business enterprise — Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO)™. The new venture will leverage and capitalize on Piper’s recent production plant improvements and investments in machinery, tooling, and technology.

Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company is proud to offer a wide range of highly specialized manufacturing solutions like sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, hydro- and stretch-forming, and tube bending/cutting. These are just some of the initial production capabilities PIMCO has to offer to adjacent markets in contract manufacturing.

“The Piper brand has long been recognized as a leader in general aviation, with over 85 years of aircraft fabrication and manufacturing expertise,” said John Calcagno, President and CEO of Piper Aircraft. “Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company will enable us to build on this legacy by expanding our business footprint into new and adjacent markets to provide solutions in contract manufacturing, aerostructures, and project services, leveraging our position today as one of the most vertically integrated original equipment manufacturers in aviation.”

PIMCO will report to Ron Gunnarson, Vice President Sales, Marketing and Customer Support. A new business development team has been formed to lead PIMCO on this new endeavor. This team is led by Kevan Chisholm, Business Development Manager, who has been rising within the production and tooling ranks at Piper Aircraft since 2010.

About Piper Industrial Manufacturing Company (PIMCO)

With 85 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, with services comprising of laser cutting, fluid cell forming, welding, 3D-printing, CNC milling, and metal stretching. 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.

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 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, 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. 

Source: Piper Aircraft Press Release
Photo Credit: Piper Aircraft (shown as meta image)

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer, Tecnam, Announces Exclusive Dealer for Sales and Service for the State of Florida

Tecnam Aircraft announced the appointment of Urva Aviation as their Exclusive Dealer for Sales and Service for the state of Florida. Urva Aviation is part of the X-Flight Aeronautical Solutions group with bases throughout Argentina and since 2021 in Pompano Beach Airpark, FL. The group has more than 10 years of experience in the aviation industry and created Urva Aviation to manage the Tecnam business.

“The alliance with Tecnam, one of the most important aircraft manufacturers globally, empowers us and elevates us as a company, providing us with knowledge, relationships, opening up to new markets and brand capital.” said Hugo Diego Ursella, Managing Director, Urva Aviation.

“Having Urva Aviation on board with Tecnam is key to supporting our growth within the United States and support of our existing customers throughout their territory,” said David Copeland, Director of Sales for Tecnam.

Urva Aviation will be offering Tecnam aircraft all across the various models. The Tecnam fleet is the unique today to offer the best efficiency and latest certifications.  Efficiency that also means very low CO2 emissions. Recent study shows that flight schools operating with TECNAM single and twin-engine fleet can reduce emissions by up to 60%: 10 tons of CO2 for each student by the time they receive their Commercial Pilot License

About Urva Aviation

Urva Aviation’s mission is to provide comprehensive aeronautical solutions, complying with the highest standards of quality and customer service in all the markets in which we operate. They work every day with passion and aspire to achieve excellence in all their processes, differentiating themselves from their competition by adding value to the customer experience.

About Tecnam

Tecnam is an Italian aircraft manufacturer and one of the world’s leading piston aircraft manufacturers. Founded in 1948 by brothers Luigi and Giovanni Pascale, the company is headquartered in Capua, Italy, and operates two subsidiaries in Sebring, Florida, USA, and Brisbane, Australia, to serve and support the needs of local Tecnam owners and operators. Tecnam designs and manufactures a wide range of aircraft for personal use, commercial operations, business travel, flight training, surveillance, law enforcement and other specialised applications.

Source: Tecnam Press Release
Photo Credit: Tecnam

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Training Aircraft Manufacturer, Elixir Aircraft, and US Flight School Announces Collaboration after 100+ Aircraft Order

France headquartered Elixir Aircraft, the 4th Generation aircraft manufacturer, is delighted to announce closer collaboration with Scottsdale Arizona, United States based Sierra Charlie Aviation. Sierra Charlie will provide maintenance support for Elixir Aircraft’s West Coast USA based clients, while the two companies will also collaborate on new educational and training materials.

Sierra Charlie Aviation recently ordered more than 100 Elixir aircraft.

CEO and Founder of Sierra Charlie Aviation Scott Campbell said: “Having visited Elixir headquarters for several days in La Rochelle France and meeting most of the Elixir team, I knew I wanted to be a part of their expansion in America. The plane flew beautifully. The design, staff and technology are all very impressive. Moreover, Elixir and I have a similar vision for the future of flight training.”

“I know Elixir will add many more US clients soon, and we want to support them, especially flight schools and individual pilots located nearby in the Western part of the United States. Our support will include anything from routine maintenance requests to ordering and delivering Elixir spare parts. America and the world needs pilots, and together we are here to lend a helping hand,” added Campbell.

“The plane has already been designed for low maintenance, but having a professional aviation organization based in Arizona like Sierra Charlie adds another key layer of support,” states Dr Scott Firsing, Elixir Aircraft’s North America Sales and Business Development Director.

Sierra Charlie is also currently busy developing their own next level flight training system which will include various learning tools such as videos and student courseware.

Mike Tonkin, Elixir Aircraft’s Head of Sales explains, “With Sierra Charlie’s own 100+ aircraft fleet, and now our partnership, they will be a wealth of information on how to train superior pilots. We got a sneak peek of their planned training courses, and similar to our plane, it’s at a high level of quality and more than compares with anything else we’ve seen on the market.”

About Sierra Charlie Aviation

Sierra Charlie is a part 61 flight school located in Scottsdale Arizona with over 60+ instructors. We have two bases: Scottsdale Airport and Chandler Municipal Airport.

We at Sierra Charlie have a passion for aviation and it shows. We have to grown to become a national award-winning flight school, supporting students at every stage in their career. Airlines partner with Sierra Charlie Aviation because they know we aim high in our industry. Our training creates well-equipped pilots ready to take on challenges whether in the sky or in the industry. Moreover, a superb track record for training the safest, most competent pilots in the country, and a commitment to providing a fun family atmosphere that energizes every student and contributes to his or her success.

About Elixir Aircraft

Elixir Aircraft, created in 2015 and headquartered in La Rochelle, France offers aviators throughout the world the latest and most advanced 4th generation single engine aircraft. Elixir currently employs more than 100 employees and is constructing new production facilities in France and Florida, USA.

The objective of company from the beginning: to make safer, more economical, more environment-friendly and more versatile aircraft. Elixir employs a technology from the world of competitive sailing, the Oneshot Carbon, to simplify the structures. More simplicity means fewer failures, therefore more safety, but also fewer maintenance, and lower costs (estimates of US$50 of fuel and maintenance). All Elixir airplanes feature advanced Garmin avionics in the cockpit.

Elixir Aircraft is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA).

Elixir Aircraft in Figures

  • 4th generation two-seater aircraft certified EASA CS-23 since 2020
  • 100 employees, including Over 70 new hires since the first quarter of 2021
  • Two production sites in France, one of 23000 square ft, the other of 9000 square ft
  • +70 aircraft on firm order
  • +100 aircraft pre-ordered

About the Elixir Aircraft 100HP

The Elixir 100HP is the latest in safety, economy, and technology. Elixir Aircraft offers an aircraft that covers all the needs of a modern flight school while reducing carbon emissions by nearly 70% compared to other old generation aircraft. The standard flight training organization configuration includes a full Garmin avionics suite and are built to withstand the rigors of flight training. Standard safety equipment include: spin resistance; ballistic parachute, AoA indicator; double slotted electric flaps; explosion resistance fuel tank and Reinforced oleo-pneumatic landing gear and combined nose wheel, wide track and low center of gravity minimize bounced landings associated with loss of control accidents and runway excursions. The 912iS is powered by the low noise 100 hp Rotax offers with a fuel consumption of around three gallons per hour.

Source: Elixir Aircraft Press Release
Photo Credit: Elixir Aircraft (shown as meta image)

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Textron eAviation Donates Pipistrel Velis Electro to EAA Auction

Textron eAviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced it is donating a Pipistrel Velis Electro – the world’s first type certified electric powered aircraft – to the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) auction at The Gathering during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. The donation will support all of EAA’s charitable programs, including its efforts to engage young people in the world of aviation.

The Pipistrel Velis Electro, designed and manufactured by Pipistrel, a Textron Inc. company, is set to take top billing at the auction, which will feature around 20 items and is raising funds for causes including the EAA’s Young Eagles program, which has offered free airplane rides to those aged 8-17 since 1992.

Rob Scholl, president and CEO, Textron eAviation, says: “We’re proud to support EAA and the Young Eagles program, which has provided young people around the world with their first exposure to aviation for more than 30 years. We know that exciting new technologies and aircraft, like the Pipistrel Velis Electro, can attract the next generation to our industry and we are committed to playing our part. Through this collaboration, we also lend our support to the EAA’s efforts to lead the way in advocating on behalf of experimental and light sport aircraft, both in the US and globally.”

EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is the world’s largest fly-in convention, with this year’s event taking place 24-30 July. It welcomes more than 10,000 aircraft and 600,000 attendees annually, showcasing the latest innovations and aircraft from around the world.

Pipistrel’s Velis Electro – which is type-certified by EASA and currently under an experimental licence in the US – will be on static display during EAA AirVenture, at booth 393, taking part in the flight display from 3pm each day, as well as at the gala itself.

Prospective auctionees will be able to bid live at the event or arrange proxy bidding with EAA Aviation Foundation beforehand for the Velis Electro, which produces zero emissions during operation and is ultra-quiet both on the inside and outside, with noise levels of only 60dBa. The winner of the auction will be announced during The Gathering on Thursday, July 27th.

About Textron eAviation

Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Textron eAviation is focused on sustainable flying, backed by Textron’s 100 years of expertise and the restless spirit for innovation that is embodied in Textron’s Pipistrel, Cessna, Beechcraft and Bell brands.

Taking the lead in Textron’s development of sustainably powered flight, Textron eAviation is leveraging the industry-leading product design, certification, manufacturing, and aftermarket solutions from across Textron’s businesses coupled with the newly acquired expertise of Pipistrel.

About Pipistrel

In 2020, Pipistrel’s Velis Electro became the world’s first, and currently only, electric aircraft to receive full type-certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). This achievement followed a series of electric aircraft introductions since the company began research and development of electric propulsion in 2000.  Pipistrel’s pioneering work has been recognized through awards from NASA, IDC, and other organizations. The company, which offers a family of gliders and light aircraft with both electric and combustion engines, has delivered more than 2,500 light aircraft worldwide since its founding in 1989 and additionally has both hybrid and electric propulsion models under development.

About Textron Inc.

Textron Inc. is a multi-industry company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and Textron Systems.

Source: Textron Press Release
Photo Credit: Textron

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