Piper M700 Fury Achieves Type Certification in Canada
The validation also includes flight into known icing (FIKI) approval.
M700 Fury name harkens back to a Royal Air Force biplane fighter of the 1930s. [Credit: Leonardo Correa Luna]
Piper Aircraft's M700 Fury has achieved type certification from Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA)—a validation that also includes flight into known icing (FIKI) approval.
The first delivery of the single-engine turboprop into Canada is scheduled for this quarter, with additional deliveries following certification in Europe, Brazil, and the U.K., the company said Wednesday.
"The first international certification of the M700 Fury with FIKI from TCCA is a crucial part of the overall value proposition of the M700 Fury, as well as a key safety feature for operators,” said John Calcagno, president and CEO of Piper Aircraft, in a statement. “This certification not only validates our commitment to safety and performance but also opens new markets for this exceptional aircraft."
Described by Piper as the "fastest single-engine aircraft in Piper's history," the M700 Fury has a maximum cruise speed of 301 knots and a maximum range of 1,423 nm.
The aircraft is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engine. Safety features include a FIKI system and HALO Safety System featuring Garmin's Emergency Autoland.
Company officials note having FIKI certification is particularly valuable in regions like Canada, where icing conditions are frequently encountered, enabling year-round operations and improved mission reliability.
Piper said it is actively pursuing additional international validations and has plans to deliver aircraft to different countries around the world.
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