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Piper M700 Canadian certified

Piper Aircraft on August 29 announced that its new M700 FURY turboprop aircraft has been awarded type certification by Transport Canada. The type certification also includes Flight into Known Icing (FIKI). The first M700 delivery into Canada is schedule for this quarter.

As the fastest single-engine aircraft in Piper’s history, the M700 FURY boasts a maximum cruise speed of 301 ktas and a maximum range of 1,424 nautical miles. Powered by the Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engine, it combines performance with advanced safety features, including the certified FIKI system and HALO Safety System, featuring Garmin’s Emergency Autoland.

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John Calcagno, President & CEO of Piper Aircraft reports: “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. This certification not only validates our commitment to safety and performance, but also opens new markets for this exceptional aircraft.”

With the TC certification secured, Piper Aircraft is actively pursuing additional international validations, with deliveries to other global regions scheduled to begin later this year. This strategic expansion underscores Piper’s commitment to meeting the diverse needs of pilots and operators worldwide.

The Piper M700 FURY was certified in March of 2024 by the FAA and comes standard with the HALO Safety System, featuring Garmin Emergency Autoland. This system includes digital technology that safely lands the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport if the pilot is incapacitated. Additionally, the M700 FURY G3000 avionics suite includes: autothrottle; Emergency Descent Mode; Electronic Stability Protection (ESP); SurfaceWatch; SafeTaxi; and Garmin PlaneSync. All of which are designed to enhance safe operation of the aircraft.

The six-seat M700 FURY is powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 700 SHP engine. The aircraft has a maximum cruise speed of 301 ktas/557 km/hr, a max range of 1852 nm/3,430 km and a standard useful load of 2,320 lbs/1,052 kg. Having FIKI certification is valuable in Canada, where icing conditions are frequently encountered, enabling year-round operations and improved mission reliability.

Piper Aircraft Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Fl., offers aviators single and twin-engine aircraft and is the first general aviation aircraft manufacturer in the world to certify Garmin Autoland. The single-engine M-Class series, the M700 FURY, M500, and M350 offers businesses and individuals performance, value and a superior ownership experience. The Personal Class, Archer LX and Archer DLX balance proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in a piston-powered aircraft. The Trainer Class Pilot 100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, and Seminole aircraft form a technically advanced line of pilot training aircraft.