Piper Aircraft Partners with AviatorPro as Exclusive Ground School of Piper Flight School Alliance

USA – Piper Aircraft has announced a strategic affiliation with AviatorPro, an online ground school platform, at SUN 'n FUN 2026 in Lakeland, Florida, making AviatorPro the exclusive ground school of the Piper Flight School Alliance and extending the platform's reach to flight schools worldwide that operate Piper training fleets.

• AviatorPro will develop aircraft-specific ground school courses for the Piper Archer TX and Seminole, integrating with its existing FAA Part 141-approved, certificate-specific computer-based training curriculum to create a dedicated training pathway for Piper Flight School Alliance members.
• AviatorPro's ground-learning methodology is designed to enable students to complete training with approximately 40% fewer instructional hours on average; upon course completion, students receive the required FAA endorsement to sit their FAA Written Exam.
• The partnership is positioned as part of Piper's 2026 initiative to expand benefits available to its Flight School Alliance members, reinforcing a fleet ownership model designed to deliver long-term training value to flight training organisations.
• AviatorPro's platform employs micro-learning, immersive 2D and 3D visuals, and data-driven outcomes, and is available as a white-labelled, scalable solution for flight schools, universities, and training organisations.

Statements

• "This new alliance isn't just a milestone for AviatorPro, it's a signal of where aviation training is heading. Piper Aircraft and AviatorPro share a vision: that every student deserves a modern, world-class path to the flight deck. The future of aviation depends on the quality of the pilots we train today, and together we are taking that responsibility seriously by building something that will shape the industry for years to come," said Luke Ormsby, President, AviatorPro.
• "Piper Aircraft is committed to delivering the industry's leading flight training aircraft and enriching students' experiences throughout all stages of flight training. Partnering with organizations like AviatorPro that share our passion for advanced, technology-driven training ensures that future pilots have the tools they need to succeed," said Ron Gunnarson, Vice President of Sales, Marketing, Customer Support, and Quality, Piper Aircraft.

About Piper Aircraft
Piper Aircraft, Inc., headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida, offers aviators worldwide efficient and reliable single and twin-engine aircraft and is the first general aviation manufacturer to certify Garmin® Emergency Autoland. Its Trainer Class — comprising the Pilot 100i, Archer TX, Archer DX, Seminole, and Seminole DX — forms the most complete, technically advanced line of pilot training aircraft in the world.

About AviatorPro
AviatorPro is a next-generation aviation training platform designed for flight schools, universities, and training organisations, delivering scalable, white-labelled ground school solutions using micro-learning, immersive 2D and 3D visuals, and data-driven outcomes. The platform provides FAA Part 141-approved, certificate-specific computer-based training and is now the exclusive ground school of the Piper Flight School Alliance.

Source: Piper Aircraft