Piper Aircraft Inc. achieves AS9100 Certification

Piper Aircraft Inc. has achieved AS9100 Rev D certification, awarded by Dekra Certification Inc. This milestone underscores Piper’s dedication to manufacturing excellence within the aerospace industry.

AS9100 is an internationally recognized quality management system standard in aerospace. This certification not only enhances Piper Aircraft’s 88+ year legacy in general aviation, but also strengthens the capabilities of its new division, Piper Industrial Manufacturing Co. (PIMCO), which specializes in premium end-to-end manufacturing solutions for the aerospace and defense sectors.

PIMCO offers a wide range of precision engineering services and capabilities to deliver manufacturing solutions customized to meet customers’ unique needs, including:

• Additive manufacturing (3-D printing) production
• Custom sheet metal fabrication/forming
• Stretch forming
• CNC machining and routing
• Tube bending/cutting
• Destructive & non-destructive testing
• Tooling design/fabrication
• Welding services
• Post processing

“The AS9100 certification elevates quality across Piper Aircraft, creating a strong foundation for continuous improvement,” said Stuart McSorley, senior director of Production Compliance & Oversight. “This certification empowers PIMCO to enter a broader network of opportunities worldwide, enabling us to serve our customers more effectively and establish new partnerships. Our team takes immense pride in this achievement, which marks another milestone in Piper's history.”

Piper Aircraft is dedicated to continuous improvement, delivering world-class quality and service to its customers. This certification further affirms Piper’s commitment to excellence in safety and innovation across its operations.

Headquartered in Vero Beach, Florida, Piper Aircraft Inc. offers single and twin-engine aircraft for personal and business use and pilot training. Piper is a member of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.