Piper Aircraft PA-46 Malibu Meridian

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13 Feb 2026 · © Unknown

Registration G-DNOP is allocated to a UK-based PA-46.

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Aircraft

PA-46 Malibu Meridian PA46

White with dark underbelly and gold accent stripe

G-DNOP

Registration

Manufacturer

Piper Aircraft

Gear

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Location

Mayo Avenue

Dundee Airport · DND/EGPN

56.4525, -3.0258

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Dundee Airport DND

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The PA-46 Malibu Meridian is a notable pressurized single-engine turboprop, popular in private, charter, and corporate operations worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Moderately rare; fewer in Europe compared to North America. Only a few hundred produced.

Record Flights

No globally recognized record flights, but used for a variety of charter operations over medium distances.

Safety & Events

Generally considered reliable, with few notable incidents compared to peers.

Future Outlook

Still in production as Meridian M500 and common in the used market.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-42A

Engine

13.11 meters

Wingspan

9.09 meters

Length

2008 kilometers

Range

480 kilometers per hour

Speed

6 passengers

Capacity

2132 kilograms

MTOW

3.43 meters

Height

447 kW (600 shp)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 10-compliant (typically 75-80 dB on takeoff)

Noise

Exact subtype (Meridian vs. M500) assumed based on visual cues; registration lookup recommended for ultimate verification.