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Robbie Irons

@robbieirons

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I build and advise VVIP aviation, FBO infrastructure, aircraft transactions, and aerospace ventures.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply my aviation, infrastructure, transaction, and strategic advisory experience to high-impact business aviation, FBO, aerospace, or luxury travel opportunities.

I've led and advised high-value business aviation ventures across Africa, from developing Fireblade Aviation’s VVIP FBO and OEM-approved MRO to executing aircraft transactions exceeding USD$123M.

As CEO of Pegasus Universal Aerospace, I led the early development and commercialization of a VTOL solution, pursued FAA and EASA certification, and drove a USD$2 billion capital-raise strategy with partners including Amazon/AWS and Callen-Lenz.

I bring entrepreneurial leadership, engineering grounding, M&A experience, and trusted relationships with UHNW individuals, corporates, and governments to aviation infrastructure, luxury travel, and aerospace opportunities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Advisor

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Airrie Unmanned Limited

Jun 2021 - Present (5 years 3 months)

Provided strategic advisory services to the Founder & CEO, contributing insights to the development and market positioning of innovative rhomboid wing UAV solutions for UK MoD and other sectors.

Strategic Advisory UAV Positioning Maritime Surveillance Logistics Precision Agriculture

Board Director and Advisor to Shareholders

Fireblade Aviation

Aug 2012 - Feb 2020 (7 years 6 months)

Led, developed, and implemented a greenfield VVIP FBO, OEM approved MRO, 12000 sq/m hangarage, JET A1 fuel farm, regulatory compliance, and high-level security measures to full operational status.

FBO MRO Hangars Fuel Farm Regulatory Compliance Security

Founder & Managing Director

Irons Aviation

Jul 2012 - Feb 2020 (7 years 7 months)

Provided specialist aviation consulting to select VVIP corporate aviation clients, with a focus on aviation infrastructure projects. Advised on the new Airport Terminal at Cape Town International Airport and executed multiple aircraft transactions totaling over USD$123M.

Aviation Consulting Infrastructure Projects Aircraft Transactions VVIP Corporate Aviation Business Development

Regional Sales Director (Africa & Indian Ocean Islands)

ExecuJet Luxaviation CMI Group

Jul 2009 - Jun 2012 (2 years 11 months)

Drove the procurement of high-profile HNWI clients and aggressively grew the luxury Business Aircraft Sales division, focusing on a portfolio including Bombardier, Gulfstream, Dassault, Hawker Beechcraft, Airbus & Boeing VVIP corporate aircraft.

HNWIs Gulfstream Dassault Beechcraft Airbus Boeing Turnkey Aviation Solutions

Business Development Manager

ExecuJet Luxaviation CMI Group

Feb 2008 - Jun 2009 (1 year 4 months)

Focused on new Bombardier Business Aircraft Sales, driving procurement of high-profile clients and growing the luxury business aircraft sales division.

Business Development

Partner

Alcock, Dare & Irons

Nov 2006 - Jan 2008 (1 year 2 months)

Specialized in high-profile company acquisitions, collaborating with leading Private Equity firms in South Africa and London. Procured, introduced, and facilitated M&A transactions, personally overseeing legal contract negotiations.

M&A Private Equity Legal Negotiation

Joint Managing Director - Founding Partner

Sinkmaster (South Africa)

Jul 1994 - Oct 2006 (12 years 3 months)

Co-founded and led the largest importer, manufacturer, and distributor of domestic, commercial & industrial food processing equipment in Southern Africa, servicing diverse industries including mining, oil & gas, shipping, catering, hospitality, and property development.

entrepreneurship Leadership Import Manufacturing Distribution Business Management