Piper Aircraft, Inc. has agreed to supply Hillsboro Aero Academy with five Archer TX and five Pilot 100i aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled for early 2027 to shape the future of aviation by investing in advanced training equipment.
Piper Aircraft, Inc. has made an exciting announcement today regarding their collaboration with Hillsboro Aero Academy, a prominent figure in airplane and helicopter pilot training globally. Piper has agreed to supply Hillsboro Aero Academy with five Archer TX and five Pilot 100i aircraft, with the first delivery scheduled for early 2027.
The partnership between Hillsboro Aero Academy and Piper Aircraft is rooted in their shared values of safety, quality, and student achievement. Both organizations aim to shape the future of aviation by investing in advanced training equipment like the Piper trainers being purchased for the academy’s fleet.
“We’re excited to collaborate with Hillsboro Aero Academy in supplying cutting-edge training aircraft and look forward to welcoming them into the Piper Flight School Alliance,” said Ron Gunnarson, VP of Marketing, Sales & Customer Support, Piper Aircraft. “Piper is known for providing flight schools with durable and reliable trainers, and we’re confident these aircraft will help them grow their mission to provide thorough and cost-effective flight training to students in the world’s finest training aircraft,” he further added.
Hillsboro Aero Academy has a rich history of providing training to pilots from over 75 countries for four decades. Their focus on career readiness, personal attention, mentorship, and support has earned them a global reputation as one of the top flight schools worldwide. The academy offers an extended visa option for international students, boasts an industry-leading reputation, holds the industry’s top safety certification, and provides a diverse flight environment.
“Our commitment at Hillsboro Aero Academy is to provide top-notch training for our students, and these new aircraft will be pivotal in achieving that objective. The Piper brand represents aviation excellence, and we’re positive these aircraft will equip our students for success in their aviation careers,” stated Nik Kresse, Vice President of Airplane Operations at Hillsboro Aero Academy. “We are pleased to announce the purchase of these 10 new aircraft from Piper, and look forward to this new partnership.”
Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida, is renowned for offering efficient and reliable single and twin-engine aircraft globally. Notably, Piper was the first general aviation aircraft manufacturer to certify Garmin Autoland. Their aircraft lineup includes the single-engine M-Class series, offering businesses and individuals performance, value, and a superior ownership experience. Additionally, the Trainer Class aircraft like the Pilot 100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, and Seminole form the most complete and technically-advanced line of pilot training aircraft worldwide.
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This partnership between Piper Aircraft and Hillsboro Aero Academy reflects a shared commitment to advancing aviation training and providing students with the best resources and opportunities for success in their aviation careers.
