Charlotte Bailey joined AIN’s editorial team in 2025 as a news reporter covering multiple topics including business aviation, new technology and the defense sector. She is also a frequent presenter in AIN’s video news reports. 
UK-based Charlotte has a strong interest in vintage military jets and in 2023 published a book about the de Havilland Vampire, as well as serving as a consultant on the topic for TV and movie projects. She is keen to expand her flying experience and enjoys hands-on assignments worldwide. In 2024, Charlotte was honored as Best New Journalist in the Aerospace Media Awards. Early in her career, Charlotte was involved in manufacturing customized hot air balloons.

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Piaggio Aerospace has announced the inaugural Piaggio Owners and Pilots Association (PAPA) meetup, set to take place October 8 to 10 at the Grand Galvez Resort in Galveston, Texas. The newly formed PAPA group—which the Italian OEM notes “is independent of Piaggio Aerospace and serves as the collective voice of its members”—has been specifically set up as a U.S.-based community.&nbsp;
Piaggio promises that the three-day event next week will provide P.180 Avanit and Evo owners and pilots “an opportunity to meet fellow members, exchange experiences and operational knowledge, share ideas, and strengthen connections.” This includes presentations, technical discussions, and talks from parts suppliers and service organizations.&nbsp;
Representatives from Piaggio will include the chairman, CEO, head of after-sales support, and a company test pilot. However, Piaggio stresses that the event is designed to be “deliberately small,” looking to cultivate a more intimate environment of owner-operators rather than a “trade show floor.” It also coincides with the Avanti’s 40th <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2026-09-22/piaggio-surpasses-40-total-avanti-evo-sales-anniversary">anniversary</a> year.&nbsp;
Delegates wishing to fly in should use the nearby Scholes International Airport (KGLS), with support from the Island Jet Center FBO there. Evo customer demonstration flights will also take place at the airport on the conference’s last day.

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