Skyborne Signs Deal with Piper for 11 Pilot 100i Aircraft

Piper Aircraft's Pilot 100i is boosting the flight training fleet at Skyborne Airline Academy in Vero Beach, Florida. The 11 new aircraft are set to elevate pilot education and training standards.

Amy Wilder

Wednesday, November 08, 2023 at 04:05 PM ET

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Piper Aircraft delivered the first of 11 Pilot 100i training aircraft to Skyborne Airline Academy, strengthening their long-standing partnership.
Skyborne, a prominent flight school known for its professional pilot training and recent partnership with Delta Air Lines, is significantly expanding its fleet with the advanced Pilot 100i and joining the Piper Flight School Alliance.
The Pilot 100i, optimized for flight training, is a popular choice among flight schools and features a full Garmin avionics suite, including the GFC 500 digital autopilot.

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Piper Aircraft has announced the delivery of Skyborne Airline Academy’s first Pilot 100i, marking a milestone in the long-standing partnership between the aircraft manufacturer and flight school. Based in Vero Beach, Florida, Skyborne signed a multiyear fleet agreement for 11 new Pilot 100i aircraft, further expanding its commitment to Piper’s reliable training platforms.

The Pilot 100i has recently impacted the flight training sphere, becoming a top choice among flight schools of varying sizes. The aircraft features a full Garmin avionics suite, including the GFC 500 digital autopilot, GNX 375 transponder, G5 standby display, and G3X touch-screen PFD/MFD. It optimizes the trusted PA-28-181 for the demands of flight schools.