Piper Aircraft has announced three new aircraft as part of its M-Class line of single engine, pressurised, cabin class business aircraft: the M600, the M500 and the M350.

“Our customers and dealers asked for aircraft with additional payload and exceptional range,” says Piper president and ceo Simon Caldecott.

“They asked for increased options with the most progressive avionics and a contemporary interior. These new aircraft each encompass the most advanced safety and connectivity technology available today in an ambitious, aesthetic package,” he says.

The M600 has a clean sheet design wing and a Garmin G3000 touchscreen-controlled glass flight deck. It seats six and has a maximum cruise speed of 260 kts and a range of 1,300 nm, with a list price of USD 2.82 million. The M500 is equipped with G1000 avionics, has a cruise speed of 260 kts and range of 1,000 nm; it lists for USD 2.26 million.