Piper Aircraft, Inc. announced today that its flagship, the new M700 Fury, has received Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval for unpaved field operations. This significant milestone broadens the aircraft’s overall operational capabilities.

“The Fury's performance was exceptional considering the FAA’s rigorous testing requirements for unpaved field certification,” stated Ron Gunnarson, VP of Sales, Marketing & Customer Support at Piper Aircraft. “The aircraft’s robust design and construction quality ensured seamless operations in all test conditions. The certification process was also smooth with the Type Inspection Authorization (TIA) flight test being completed in just one day.”

Piper Aircraft is progressing with several M700 Fury international validations at both the aircraft level and for unimproved field operations. Those validations will similarly expand the versatility and utility of the Piper M700 Fury, reinforcing Piper’s commitment to meeting the demanding operational environment needs of its global customer base. International deliveries will begin in Q3.