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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Key Takeaways:

Piper Aircraft has delivered the first Pilot 100i to Skyborne Airline Academy, initiating a multiyear agreement for 11 of these new training aircraft.
The Pilot 100i, featuring a full Garmin avionics suite, is a top choice for flight schools, and its addition expands Skyborne's existing Piper fleet while marking its entry into the Piper Flight School Alliance.
Skyborne is a highly reputable flight school, known for professional pilot training and its recent partnership with Delta Air Lines for the Propel Flight Academy pathway.

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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.