Spanish Flight School Acquires 20 Piper Archer DXs

FTEJerez trains professional pilots for carriers such as Aer Lingus, British Airways, Etihad, Iberia, and Ryanair.

Meg Godlewski

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 03:45 PM ET

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Kimberly Johnson

FTEJerez flight school in Spain is expanding its training fleet through the acquisition of 20 new Piper Archer DXs. [Courtesy: Piper Aircraft]

Key Takeaways:

Piper Aircraft has announced a new fleet agreement to supply FTEJerez (Flight Training Europe) with 20 Piper Archer DX training aircraft, with the first 10 delivered in December.
FTEJerez, a prominent flight training academy based in Spain, is acquiring the modern Archer DXs to enhance its pilot training capabilities and provide a more sustainable and efficient flying environment for students.
This agreement underscores Piper Aircraft's commitment to expanding its presence in the European market and supporting top-tier professional pilot training programs.

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Piper Aircraft announced Thursday that it has a new fleet agreement with FTEJerez (Flight Training Europe) to supply the company with 20 new Piper Archer DXs. The first 10 aircraft were delivered in December.

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“Our acquisition of these brand-new Piper Archer DX aircraft is a testament to FTE’s commitment to excellence in aviation training,” Oscar Sordo, CEO of FTEJerez, said in a statement. “Having successfully operated older Piper Warrior aircraft for many years, we have a proven track record with Piper as a reliable aircraft supplier. The Archer DX will enhance our training capabilities and ensure that our students receive the best possible training in a modern, sustainable, and efficient flying environment.”

FTEJerez is based in Jerez, Spain, and provides flight training for professional pilots who go to work for carriers such as Aer Lingus, British Airways, Etihad, Iberia, and Ryanair.

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“Expanding into the European market with FTEJerez underscores Piper Aircraft’s commitment to supporting top-tier pilot training,” said Ron Gunnarson, vice president of sales, marketing, customer support, and quality at Piper Aircraft. “The Archer DX delivers the reliability, performance, and efficiency required to meet the demands of students and airline partners alike.”