LAKELAND, FL. March 28th, 2023 – Piper Aircraft shared the recent landmark delivery of a Seminole to Inter American University in Puerto Rico. The purchase agreement for this aircraft was signed at last year’s Sun ‘n Fun event, and now has been delivered to Puerto Rico less than one year later. This is the first new Seminole to be delivered to Puerto Rico in twenty-five years.
Currently, the aviation department at IAU offers three academic programs at their Bayamón campus: Associate of Applied Science Degree in Commercial Pilot, Bachelor’s Degree in Aircraft System Administration (Professional Pilot), and Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Science Management (administrative positions in airlines, airports). The IAU School of Aeronautics is the only college in the Caribbean that offers two baccalaureates in different areas of aviation sciences, accredited by the esteemed Aviation Accreditation Board International (AABI). They will be celebrating their 30th anniversary this year.
Inter American University is a longtime Piper fleet customer and Flight School Alliance member, with their most recent delivery in 2021 consisting of four Archer TX aircraft. This new Seminole brings IAU’s all-Piper fleet total to 11 aircraft and is part of IAU’s long term fleet modernization plan.
“The arrival of the Piper Seminole is tangible evidence that reaffirms our commitment to offer our students the best so that they acquire the skills and knowledge of excellence that they deserve” said the interim president of the university, Dr. Rafael Ramírez Rivera. “For Inter, the Bayamón Campus, the School of Aeronautics and its Aviation programs, [this aircraft] represents pride and distinction, which positions us as a unique institution of its kind. The achievements of our students, alumni, and faculty are our best letters of introduction, so we hope that this year we can reap more success and celebrate as a university community that serves the country and the entire world.”
“At Piper, we value our fleet partners globally and join Inter American University in celebrating this milestone delivery,” said Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support Ron Gunnarson. “We take pride in helping programs like IAU accomplish their flight training goals and provide their students an industry-leading aviation education in a platform like the Seminole.” |