Piper M Class Is Ready for SAF, Garmin’s PlaneSync

The manufacturer says the M500, M600, and many Meridian models are now able to use the fuel.

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 11:40 AM ET

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The M600 is ready to use sustainable aviation fuel, as are the M500 and earlier PA-46 Meridian models. [Credit: Jim Barrett]

Key Takeaways:

Piper Aircraft announced that its M500, M600, and Meridian models are now approved for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) use, requiring no aircraft modifications or manual changes.
New Piper M600/SLS turboprops equipped with Garmin G3000 will gain PlaneSync capabilities, offering remote wakeup features, enhanced taxi routing, and other advanced flight deck improvements.
Piper continues to experience strong demand for its aircraft, especially in the M-class, and projects continued growth with an estimated 265 deliveries in 2023, following a 14% increase in 2022.

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Remote wakeup is just one of the new tools for pilots on new Piper M600 series turboprops—as well as a significant step forward in the airplane’s sustainable future.

Piper Aircraft announced at AERO 2023 this week in Friedrichshafen, Germany, that the M500, M600, and many Meridian models are now able to use sustainable aviation fuel, as well as Garmin PlaneSync for the G3000 equipped M600/SLS to come in Q2 this year.