Skytech, Inc., a privately owned general aviation sales, service, FBO and management/charter organisation based in Westminster, Maryland has added a Piper M600/SLS to its Skytech Travel, LLC charter fleet. This marks the first Piper M600/SLS in charter operations worldwide and gives Skytech Travel a range of aircraft to meet customer needs.

Justin Lazzeri, president of Skytech, says, “The Piper M600/SLS is a fantastic addition to our charter fleet and will give travellers choices to best match the aircraft to their specific mission, both for size requirements and price points. Impressive speed and range are matched with Collier Trophy-winning safety technology in Garmin's Halo Autoland, giving peace of mind to passengers that truly sets it apart. We're looking forward to introducing customers to this impressive aircraft and expect it to gain a fast following.”

The Piper M600/SLS is Piper's flagship aircraft featuring a clean sheet wing design, intelligent avionics, turbine performance and innovative safety features. It was the first aircraft equipped with Garmin Autoland to receive type certification. Once activated, either automatically if detected to be necessary or via the push of a button, the Autoland system will contact air traffic control while simultaneously communicating with the passengers for the duration of the flight. The system will autonomously land and shut down the aircraft at the safest nearby airport. The M600/SLS also boasts a maximum cruise speed of 274 ktas and a maximum range of 1,658 nm.

Skytech's current fleet consists of Pilatus PC-12s and a PC-24. The Piper M600/SLS will provide an economical option for trips that require fewer passengers and luggage.