Summary Piper's M700 FURY aircraft achieves unpaved field certification from the FAA, expanding its operational capabilities. The FAA certification allows the aircraft to land on various challenging surfaces, enhancing its utility and performance. The M700 FURY continues to pursue additional certifications to improve its global operational abilities and safety features.
On Monday, August 12th, Piper Aircraft announced that its most recently certified aircraft had achieved yet another follow-on certification. The M700 FURY aircraft recently received approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to operate on unpaved fields. Piper stated that this allows its flagship aircraft to land at a wider range of locations, which further broadens the aircraft's overall operational capabilities.
Further certifications achieved Piper Aircraft now refers to its top-of-the-line aircraft as its M-Class family. The newest certification from the FAA allows the M700 FURY to land on unpaved fields. By FAA definition, this includes runways that are made from gravel, turf, and other unpaved terrain.
These surfaces are more difficult to land on, and they also require a stronger utility aircraft with advanced operational capabilities. The Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support at Piper Aircraft, Ron Gunnarson, spoke about the aircraft's latest achievement. In a statement, Gunnarson said, "The FURY’s performance was exceptional considering the FAA’s rigorous testing req.