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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:civil_aviation
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| gptkbp:acquisition |
Acquired by the Piper Aircraft Company in 2009
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| gptkbp:aircraft_operated |
gptkb:Piper_PA-23_Apache
gptkb:Piper_Navajo gptkb:Piper_Cub gptkb:Piper_Seneca Piper Meridian |
| gptkbp:awards |
Received multiple aviation awards
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| gptkbp:ceo |
gptkb:James_L._Bass
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| gptkbp:certification |
FAA certified
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| gptkbp:community_involvement |
Support for aviation education
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| gptkbp:community_programs |
Engagement in local community events
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| gptkbp:customer_base |
Private pilots
Flight schools Charter operators Air taxi services |
| gptkbp:customer_support |
Comprehensive customer support services
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| gptkbp:design |
Innovative aircraft designs
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| gptkbp:employees |
Approximately 1,000
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| gptkbp:financials |
Privately held company
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| gptkbp:founded |
1937
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| gptkbp:founded_by |
gptkb:Clarence_Gilbert_Piper
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| gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Clarence_Gilbert_Piper
gptkb:Clarence_Gilbert_Taylor |
| gptkbp:future_plans |
Increased production capacity
Expansion of product line Focus on electric aircraft development |
| gptkbp:global_presence |
Distributors worldwide
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| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Vero_Beach,_Florida
gptkb:Vero_Beach |
| gptkbp:historical_achievement |
Acquired by the current owners in 2009
Acquired by Learjet in 1967 Bankruptcy in 1991 Expanded production during WWII First aircraft produced in 1937 Introduced the Piper Cub in 1938 Restructured in 1995 |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
One of the largest general aviation manufacturers in the U. S.
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Piper Aircraft
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| gptkbp:innovation |
Continuous product development
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| gptkbp:market |
General aviation market
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| gptkbp:market_segment |
Light aircraft
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| gptkbp:notable_models |
gptkb:Piper_Navajo
gptkb:Piper_Cherokee gptkb:Piper_Cub gptkb:Piper_Seneca Piper Meridian |
| gptkbp:parent_company |
gptkb:Brunswick_Corporation
gptkb:Piper_Aircraft,_Inc. |
| gptkbp:partnerships |
Collaborations with universities
Various flight schools Joint ventures with other manufacturers |
| gptkbp:produces |
Over 144,000 aircraft produced
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| gptkbp:products |
gptkb:Piper_Aerostar
gptkb:Piper_PA-32_Saratoga gptkb:Piper_PA-28_Cherokee gptkb:Piper_PA-46_Malibu general aviation aircraft |
| gptkbp:research_and_development |
Invests in R& D for new technologies
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| gptkbp:safety_record |
Generally positive safety record
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| gptkbp:service |
Worldwide service network
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| gptkbp:services |
Parts and maintenance support
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| gptkbp:sustainability_efforts |
Focus on fuel efficiency
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| gptkbp:training_programs |
Pilot training programs
Own training facilities for pilots |
| gptkbp:type |
General aviation
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| gptkbp:website |
www.piper.com
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| gptkbp:year_established |
1937
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Textron_Aviation
gptkb:GKN_Fokker |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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