Piper Aircraft has revealed today that the M700 FURY has been granted type certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC), and Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). This certification encompasses approval for flight into known icing (FIKI) and unpaved surfaces. Customers in these areas eagerly anticipate receiving these certifications for their aircraft, and deliveries are commencing this month.
The M700 FURY stands out as Piper's swiftest single-engine aircraft to date, boasting a top cruise speed of 301 knots and a range of 1,424 nautical miles. Equipped with a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 engine, this cabin-class turboprop merges outstanding performance with cutting-edge elements, such as the HALO Safety System featuring Garmin’s Emergency Autoland, and FIKI, catering to the needs of private owners and operators alike.
“The EASA, ANAC, and CASA certifications are significant milestones for the M700 FURY,” said John Calcagno, President & CEO of Piper Aircraft. “These approvals reinforce our commitment to delivering a world-class aircraft with exceptional performance, safety, and versatility to key international markets.”
The M700 FURY prioritizes safety and user-friendliness in its design. Safety features such as Garmin’s Electronic Stability Protection (ESP), SurfaceWatch™, and SafeTaxi® are incorporated to enhance pilot awareness and control. To ensure ease of use, the aircraft comes with Autothrottle and Garmin PlaneSync™, making operations simpler and improving preflight and in-flight processes.
Piper Aircraft provides pilots globally with efficient and dependable single and twin-engine aircraft, becoming the first general aviation aircraft manufacturer to receive certification for Garmin® Emergency Autoland. The M-Class series, including the M700 FURY, M500, and M350 single-engine models, delivers elegant performance, value, and an exceptional ownership experience for both businesses and individuals. In the Personal Class, the Archer LX and Archer DLX models offer a blend of proven performance, efficiency, and simplicity in piston-powered aircraft. The Trainer Class, comprising the Pilot 100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, and Seminole aircraft, represents the most comprehensive and technologically advanced range of pilot training aircraft worldwide. Piper is a proud member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
The Piper M700 FURY, certified in March 2024, is equipped with the HALO Safety System, which includes Garmin Emergency Autoland. This innovative feature uses digital technology to safely land the aircraft at the nearest suitable airport in case the pilot becomes incapacitated. In addition, the M700 FURY G3000® avionics suite boasts Autothrottle, Emergency Descent Mode, Electronic Stability Protection (ESP™), SurfaceWatch™, SafeTaxi®, and Garmin PlaneSync™, all aimed at improving the aircraft's safe operation. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney PT6A-52 700 SHP engine, the six-seat M700 FURY has a maximum cruise speed of 301ktas/557 km/hr, a maximum range of 1,852 nm/3,430 km, and a standard useful load of 2,320 lbs/1,052 kg.
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