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Revolutionary PiperJet Makes Its Historic First Flight

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July 31, 2008

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First Pure Jet-Powered Design in Company’s History … Makes History

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PiperJet’s First Flight Into History – The Company’s first pure fan jet design flies into history. (PRNewsFoto/Piper Aircraft)     VERO BEACH, Fla., July 30 /PRNewswire/ — Piper Aircraft announced
today that its revolutionary PiperJet — the first pure, jet-powered,
turbofan design in the company’s 71-year history — made its first flight
at 11:11 AM today from Piper Headquarters in Vero Beach, Fla.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080730/CLW135 )

“Today marks the beginning of a new era for Piper Aircraft as the
company literally takes flight into a whole new realm of performance,
luxury and capability,” said Piper President & CEO James K. Bass. “With
this major milestone in the PiperJet’s development, we are witnessing our
future — one that is built on a strong and lasting heritage and reputation
for innovation and excellence.”

The PiperJet flew for one hour, reaching a maximum altitude of 10,500
feet and a speed of 160 KTAS as per the flight test plan.

The PiperJet incorporates many new design features, and its first
flight was focused on taking an early look at basic handling
characteristics.

The PiperJet is powered by a single Williams FJ44-3AP engine rated at
3,000 pounds of thrust. In the PiperJet application, the engine is de-rated
to approximately 2,400 pounds of thrust. Piper also has selected Garmin
International, Inc. to provide the state-of-the art avionics suite for the
PiperJet, with navigation, situational awareness and system information
delivered through state-of-the art technologies.

The six passenger PiperJet — with an option for either a seventh seat
or enclosable lavatory — offers a mission-capable profile and sensuous
luxury that set the standard in its class, with a range of 1,300 nautical
miles* and a full-fuel payload of 800 lbs.

Built using state-of-the-art design and manufacturing processes, the
PiperJet will feature the latest in integrated glass avionics, a luxurious
interior and advanced manufacturing techniques pioneered by Piper. Priced
from $2.199M (in 2006 USD with a CPI-W escalator), the PiperJet will
provide unbeatable value while delivering Piper’s legendary uncompromising
standards.

“The PiperJet is designed to be flown by a single pilot,” said John
Becker, Piper’s Vice President of Engineering. “Moreover, its innovative
design includes ample baggage and will be certified to a maximum operating
altitude of 35,000 feet, well above the weather while combining performance
with the latest safety technologies and features.”

Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2011.

http://www.piper.com

SOURCE Piper Aircraft

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