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Professional Pilot magazine is for executives in charge of company flight departments, aviation managers, chief pilots, line pilots and maintenance chief.

Alexandria, VA
Joined January 2015
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Cirrus breaks ground on a new $8M+, 15,000-sq-ft Engine Run-Up Center! ✈️🏗️ The climate-controlled facility will test engines and fuel calibration for SR Series, Vision Jet & TRAC10 aircraft, opening in summer 2027. 🔗 propilotmag.com/cirrus_runup… #Cirrus #GenAv #ProPilotMag
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Duncan Aviation offers PC-12 operators the new FAA-certified Archangel AHRS to replace aging LITEF units! ✈️🛠️ Solid-state precision that plugs into existing wiring for an installation done in under a week. 🔗 propilotmag.com/duncan_aviat… #DuncanAviation #PC12 #BizAv #ProPilotMag
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Jet Aviation marks 25 years of aircraft management & flight support in APAC! ✈️🌏 Backed by a San Marino AOC, U.S. Visa Waiver status, and a upgraded MRO hub at HKBAC, they deliver total peace of mind for operators. 🔗 propilotmag.com/jetaviation/ #JetAviation #BizAv #ProPilotMag
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Bombardier expands its U.S. footprint! ✈️🇺🇸 The OEM plans to add 800 aerospace jobs backed by a $270M investment across Texas, Kansas, Indiana, and Connecticut to grow its service network. 🔗 propilotmag.com/bombardier_j… #Bombardier #BizAv #ProPilotMag
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Textron Aviation unveils key upgrades for the Cessna Citation fleet! ✈️✨ Featuring enhanced flight deck avionics, refined cabin interiors, and optimized performance for business jet operators worldwide. 🔗 propilotmag.com/textronave/#… #Cessna #BizAv #ProPilotMag
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Electra takes off & lands its hybrid-electric Ultra Short airplane at Lower Manhattan’s Downtown Skyport! ✈️🏙️ Demonstrating Direct Aviation by leveraging existing heliport infrastructure without needing new runways. 🔗 propilotmag.com/electra_runw… #AAM #BizAv #ProPilotMag
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EASA validates the HondaJet APMG S upgrade package for EU operators! ✈️🇪🇺 Brings a 300-lb MTOW increase, Advanced Steering Augmentation System, and faster avionics to legacy HondaJets. 🔗 propilotmag.com/hondajet_apm… #BizAv #EASA #ProPilotMag
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Prince Aviation wraps up Part 147 Cessna 560 XL/XLS type training in Belgrade! ✈️🔧 Combining online theory with hands-on Part 145 hangar practice for engineers across Europe, with next sessions heading to India. 🔗 propilotmag.com/mro_princeav… #PrinceAviation #MRO #BizAv #ProPilotMag
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Affinity Aviation Group partners with AeronautX! ✈️🇬🇧 Supporting AeronautX’s UK expansion at Farnborough Airport & Q1 2027 Schiphol pilot academy featuring Bombardier Challenger simulators, following record 2026 sales growth. 🔗 propilotmag.com/affinity_ave… #BizAv #ProPilotMag
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Cirrus celebrates 10 years & 800+ deliveries of the Collier Trophy-winning Vision Jet at NBAA-BACE 2026! ✈️🏆 Featuring CAPS and Safe Return Autoland, it redefines business, charter, and special mission travel. 🔗 propilotmag.com/cirrus_gener… #Cirrus #VisionJet #BizAv #ProPilotMag
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Manny CEO Manuel Romero Vargas and Pro Pilot Pres Eleni Smith at 2026 NBAA-BACE, Las Vegas. #aviation4u #propilotmag #avgeek #NBAA #BizAv
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Pro Pilot Art Director Jose Vasquez, American aviation pioneer, and Aviation Living Legend Clay Lacy, and Pro Pilot President Eleni Smith at 2026 NBAA-BACE, Las Vegas. #claylacy #aviation4u #propilotmag #avgeek #BizAv #NBAA #FlightOperations
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Daher delivers Europe’s first Kodiak 900 to Swiss owners for extreme adventure flying! ✈️🏔️ Combining 210 KTAS speed, STOL capability on grass/gravel, and a 20% larger cabin to haul bikes & gear across Europe. 🔗 propilotmag.com/daheraircraf… #Daher #Kodiak900 #BizAv #ProPilotMag
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Jet OUT takes delivery of its 15th Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen2, building the largest CJ4 fleet in U.S. charter service! ✈️ With flight hours up 92% in 2026, the company continues its rapid national expansion. 🔗 propilotmag.com/jet_out/ #JetOUT #CitationCJ4 #BizAv #ProPilotMag
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Pro Pilot President Eleni Smith with Aviation Legend-Actor John Travolta at Bombardier Conference-reception in 2026 NBAA-BACE. Travolta was featured twice in Pro Pilot magazine covers in the past. #covers #aviation4u #propilotmag #avgeek #NBAA
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Duncan Aviation Former President Robert Duncan, Pro Pilot Pres Eleni Smith, Chairman Advisory Board Aaron Hilkemann , and Chairman Todd Duncan at 2026 NBAA- BACE opening ceremony. #aviation4u #propilotmag #avgeek #NBAA
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Pro Pilot Pres Eleni Smith and Head of Falcon Global Communications - Dassault Aviation Vadim Fedzer at Dassault Aviation Press conference. 2026. NBAA - BACE
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The Jet Business Founder Steve Varsano (C), and Solairus Aviation CEO Dan Drohan ( R) at 2026 NBAA BACE Newsmaker kick off lunch. #aviation4u #propilotmag #avgeek
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Gulfstream Aerospace President Mark Burns briefing press at 2026 NBAA-BACE convention, Las Vegas NV. #aviation4u #propilotmag #avgeek
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Epic Aircraft earns FAA certification for Garmin Autoland on the E1000 AX turboprop! The system takes full control in emergencies to navigate, communicate, land, and shut down automatically—featuring cabin activation buttons. propilotmag.com/epic_aircraf… #Garmin #BizAv #ProPilotMag
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