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Piper, Boeing Extend Exclusive 5-Year Distribution Deal

The general aviation manufacturer also delivers half of its order of eight aircraft to the Florida Institute of Technology.

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 03:52 PM ET

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Boeing will serve as the exclusive distributor of parts for Piper aircraft such as the new M700 Fury. [Courtesy: Piper Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

Piper Aircraft renewed its exclusive parts distribution partnership with Boeing through 2029, continuing a long-standing collaboration for key components.
The extended agreement aims to enhance customer support by providing improved response times and dedicated assistance for Piper's global parts network.
Separately, Piper delivered four Pilot 100i training aircraft to the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT), a significant customer that exclusively operates Piper aircraft, with FIT alumni notably involved in their construction.

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General aviation manufacturer Piper Aircraft, the manufacturer of popular models such as the J-3 Cub, PA-28 Cherokee, Archer DX, and other AircraftForSale top picks, has locked itself in with Boeing for five more years.

On Monday at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Piper announced that it renewed its distribution partnership with the aerospace titan, making Boeing its exclusive distributor for key parts and components through 2029.

Jack Daleo

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