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The Malibu Guru · July 10 · 21 min

Did JetProp Save Piper?

Did JetPROP change the future of Piper? In this episode of The Malibu Guru Podcast, Joe and Kenneth Hale dig into the history of the PA-46 and the rise of the JetPROP conversion. They talk about Piper’s challenges in the 1990s, why the PT6 was such a strong fit for the PA-46 airframe, and how JetPROP may have pushed Piper to bring the Meridian to market. It’s a fun look at PA-46 history, competition, innovation, and the airplanes that came from it — from the Malibu and Mirage to the JetPROP, Meridian, M500, M600, and M700. 🌐 Visit Us Online - Aircraft Sales & Brokerage: https://flycasey.com - PA46 Aircraft Maintenance: https://www.caseyaviationservices.com

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Did JetPROP change the future of Piper?

In this episode of The Malibu Guru Podcast, Joe and Kenneth Hale dig into the history of the PA-46 and the rise of the JetPROP conversion. They talk about Piper’s challenges in the 1990s, why the PT6 was such a strong fit for the PA-46 airframe, and how JetPROP may have pushed Piper to bring the Meridian to market.

It’s a fun look at PA-46 history, competition, innovation, and the airplanes that came from it — from the Malibu and Mirage to the JetPROP, Meridian, M500, M600, and M700.

🌐 Visit Us Online
- Aircraft Sales & Brokerage: https://flycasey.com
- PA46 Aircraft Maintenance: https://www.caseyaviationservices.com

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