SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire has launched a program designed to take the hassle out of ADS-B compliance for general aviation aircraft owners and operators. The program features a stress-free quoting process with a simple questionnaire. Interested owners need only fill out a form on the Wipaire website, at EAA Airventure Oshkosh, or other events. Based […]
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Wipaire names new senior director of aircraft services
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire has named Steve Fuchs senior director of aircraft services. He will oversee Wipaire’s maintenance, interiors, paint refinishing, and avionics departments, including the Leesburg, Florida, service center. With experience in aviation maintenance management, operations, training, and risk-management, he brings a broad range of skills from a background in Naval Aviation and corporate finance, according to […]
Still time to apply for Wipaire scholarship
There is still time to apply for the 2016 Ben Wiplinger Memorial Seaplane Rating Scholarship. Applications will be accepted until May 31. This is the second year offering the company has offered the memorial scholarship in honor of Ben Wiplinger, founder of Wipaire. “The response to the scholarship last year was beyond our expectations,” said Chuck Wiplinger, […]
Wipaire’s Florida center named Blackhawk Modifications installation center
Blackhawk Modifications of Waco, Texas, has appointed Wipaire’s Leesburg, Florida, facility as an authorized dealer and installation center for Blackhawk’s XP series engine upgrades. The Leesburg facility was recently trained and completed the installation of Blackhawk’s newly FAA certified engine upgrade, the 867 shaft horsepower PT6A-140 engine upgrade for the Cessna Caravan. Don Moore, a […]
Wipaire expands manufacturing facilities
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire is expanding its manufacturing facilities. In a purchase deal closed in late February, Wipaire became the sole owner of the 65,000-square-foot building it has leased a portion of since late 2012. Renovations will begin as soon as previous leaseholders move out of their leased spaces. “International demand is driving our expansion,” […]
Wipaire welcomes new vice president of sales & marketing
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire has named Amy Hoage vice president of sales & marketing. Hoage, who will oversee Wipaire’s sales and marketing functions, including technical support, holds a bachelor of science degree in industrial engineering with studies in journalism, marketing, and advertising from Iowa State University. She has also earned a masters of business administration from Drake […]
Wipaire to hold safety seminar in Leesburg, Florida
Wipaire will hold a safety seminar at its service center in Leesburg, Florida, Saturday, Feb. 27. The seminar will feature a variety of topics for seaplane and landplane pilots alike. Based at the Leesburg International Airport (KLEE), Wipaire’s service center expanded into a new, larger hangar in 2015. “Following last year’s successful grand opening, we are excited to […]
Wipaire’s Gateway to Success Program for A&P students returns
SOUTH ST. PAUL, Minn. — Wipaire’s Gateway to Success internship program returns this year for its third year. The program is designed for students pursuing an airframe and powerplant maintenance certificate, and is comprised of several checkpoints for aspiring maintenance technicians. Interested students must first apply for a paid summer internship opportunity, where they will […]
Wipaire’s Florida facility named Cessna service facility
Cessna has named Wipaire’s Leesburg, Florida, facility an authorized service facility for Cessna propeller aircraft, including the Caravan series. Wipaire’s South St. Paul, Minnesota headquarters has been an authorized service facility for Cessna propeller aircraft since 1981. “Being appointed a Cessna authorized service facility is a key development for our Leesburg facility,” commented Chuck Wiplinger, President […]