" When Mr. Piper introduced the Piper Cub in 1937, he had a dream. He felt that everyone should fly. And he believed that Piper could provide everyone with that freedom.
Still keeping his dream alive today, New Piper is the only general aviation manufacturer to offer a complete line of aircraft to help realize the flying dreams of most any pilot. From rugged, reliable trainers to high-performance turbo-props, New Piper creates the highest quality craft for everyone -- from new pilots to adventure-seekers to serious business travelers.
There is a feeling that everyone on Team Piper shares, a torch that has been passed from generation to generation. A feeling of wonder, of veneration, of excitement, of personal commitment to the dream. From the head office to the factory floor, there is an understanding that we at team Piper are not just making a thing – we’re making magic. We’re making freedom. We’re making dreams come true. We’re giving them wings. " ... more

Piper Makes History with the New Malibu Meridian The New Piper Aircraft made history in August, 1998, with the first flight of its new single-engine turboprop the Malibu Meridian, marking Piper's return to the realm of turboprop-powered aircraft. Powered by a Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A turboprop, the Meridian relies upon one of the most revered and reliable powerplants in the world. It can deliver speeds topping 300 mph at an altitude of 30,000 feet and a maximum cruise range exceeding 1,000 nautical miles with a useful load that exceeds 1,500 pounds. It is equipped with a 4-bladed Hartzell prop.