The Piper factory tour was an open invitation from Mike Melachrinos, senior manager of structural analysis, and a 16-year employee.

Piper Aircraft is launching an extensive U.S. product demonstration tour to showcase its M-Class line of products, including the M600 SLS with the HALO Safety System that includes Garmin’s Autoland.

As Piper’s current new single-engine turboprop fleet—the M500 and M600—grows in numbers and capabilities, the factory, working with AeroMech, has added ...