CAE and Piper Team Up To Electrify the Iconic Archer

The companies are partnering to develop a conversion kit via STC to train new pilots with electric Piper Archers.

Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 12:59 PM ET

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If all goes as planned, conversion kits via an STC will be available to create an electric-powered variant of the iconic Piper Archer. [iStock]

Key Takeaways:

Piper Aircraft and CAE are partnering to develop an electric conversion kit for the single-engine Piper PA-28-181 Archer and to train new pilots to fly electric aircraft.
CAE plans to convert two-thirds of its Archer training fleet and will be the first to develop a curriculum specifically for training pilots on electric aircraft.
This collaboration aims to support the aviation industry's efforts to reduce emissions, utilizing custom electric battery packs from H55 and motors from Safran.

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Piper Aircraft and CAE are partnering to develop an electric conversion kit via supplemental type certificate for the single-engine Piper PA-28-181 Archer, and to train new pilots to fly electric aircraft.

According to a release given to FLYING ahead of next week’s planned announcement, Canada-based CAE will also develop training and support services for operating the newly electrified aircraft. Over the next three years, CAE will convert two-thirds of its Archer training fleet, making it “the first to develop a curriculum for new pilots to train on the operation of electric aircraft,” the release said.