Piper Aircraft announced new fleet agreement with the Air India Flight Training Center. The center has placed an order for 93 Archer DX aircraft, with 31 firm orders for delivery in 2025 and 62 additional options for 2026 and 2027. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2025.
Air India decision to acquire the Archer DX aircraft is in line with their strategic vision to support their newly established flight training school in the city of Amravati, Maharashtra, India. This flight training school is set to become the largest aviation training facility in South Asia. This agreement also marks a significant step in Piper Aircraft’s ongoing global fleet expansion, particularly into the Asian market.
Campbell Wilson, CEO and Managing Director of Air India commented: "It is an honor to collaborate with Piper Aircraft to bring the Piper Archer DX to our new training center. This investment underscores our commitment to equipping our pilots with cutting-edge training tools. The addition of these aircraft will enable Air India to train hundreds of cadets in our pilot programs."
John Calcagno, President and CEO of Piper Aircraft stated: "We are excited to welcome Air India to the Piper Flight School Alliance.We take pride in supporting institutions like Air India by providing aircraft that are renowned for their reliability and ease of use, ensuring the success of the next generation of airline pilots."
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