Delaware State University will soon begin replacing its aging fleet of Piper PA-28 trainers with 10 new Vulcanair single engine V1.0s, according to a statement from the university. The school inked the deal with Ameravia, Inc., Vulcanair’s U.S. distributor and said deliveries are expected to begin before the end of this year and continue into 2019.
Delaware State University Orders 10 Vulcanair V1.0 Trainers
Key Takeaways:
- Delaware State University is replacing its aging fleet of Piper PA-28 trainers with 10 new Vulcanair V1.0 single-engine aircraft, with deliveries expected to begin by late 2018 and continue into 2019.
- The university plans to purchase at least one additional V1.0 annually from 2019 through 2027, totaling up to 20 more airplanes, to support the expansion of its professional pilot program.
- The Vulcanair V1.0 was selected due to its lower cost (at least $100,000 cheaper than competitors), modern all-glass Garmin G500 avionics technology, and a comprehensive parts logistics package provided by the distributor.
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