VERO BEACH, Fla., June 30, 2021 – After nearly two years since the aviation community convened in Oshkosh, WI for Air Venture, Piper Aircraft is excited to announce that it will return to the 2021 EAA AirVenture event scheduled to take place July 26 – August 1. Piper’s presence will include two locations for 2021 – the corporation’s primary location along the main aisle in spaces 140-145 and 156-161 as well as a new “Flight School Alliance” area within Gateway Park.
Piper’s static display will include the new M600 SLS with HALO safety system featuring Garmin Autoland (recent recipient of the Collier Trophy), the pressurized, single engine, piston powered M350, as well as foundational products from the trainer line up – the Piper Seminole, Archer TX and the new, affordable trainer, the Pilot 100i.
The new Piper “Flight School Alliance” area within Gateway Park will feature Piper trainers and representatives from a diverse group of U.S. based flight schools. Aircraft from the University of North Dakota, Sierra Charlie Aviation, California Baptist University, AIMS Community College, Western Michigan University, RedTail Flight Academy, Purdue University, American Flyers are just a few of the schools who have partnered with Piper for the satellite location.
“We are excited to be returning to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh this year to showcase our products and spend time with our owners, vendors as well as the many aviation enthusiasts who share our passion for aviation,” said Ron Gunnarson, VP Sales, Marketing and Customer Support. “While we haven’t gathered in more than two years, AirVenture Oshkosh remains the greatest general aviation venue in the world. Piper plans to take full advantage of this gathering of aviators to exhibit our latest products and new innovations like the M600 SLS with HALO Safety System featuring Garmin Autoland.”
