Tag Archives: Des Moines Flying Service

Piper Aircraft Launches Three New M-Class Products: The M600, M500 & M350

Posted on May 22, 2015 by mwflyer

VERO BEACH, FLA. – At a historical product unveiling on April 13, 2015, Piper Aircraft announced three new aircraft as part of their esteemed M-Class line of single-engine, pressurized, cabin-class business aircraft: the M600, the M500, and the M350. “Our … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, June/July 2015, Sections | Tagged Chicago Piper, Des Moines Flying Service, Piper Aircraft Inc, Piper M350, Piper M500, Piper M600, Simon Caldecott | Leave a comment

Piper Delivers Three G1000 Seminoles To UND

Posted on January 22, 2015 by mwflyer

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Piper Aircraft Inc. has delivered three twin-engine piston-powered training class Seminole aircraft to the UND Aerospace Foundation, which provides training and aircraft for the University of North Dakota’s John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences in … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, February/March 2015, Sections | Tagged Chicago Piper, Des Moines Flying Service, Piper Aircraft Inc | Leave a comment

From Our Readers Dick Westbrook

Posted on August 5, 2014 by mwflyer

Dave: Reading Midwest Flyer Magazine has been a must for me for many decades; it’s the first thing I look for in an airport lobby while on layover. Hence, I’m very familiar and appreciate your interest in promoting the Iowa … Continue reading →

Posted in Aircraft, August/September 2014, Destinations, Letters, Sections, Sections | Tagged aviation museum, Chicago Piper, Des Moines Flying Service, Dick Westbrook, HondaJet Midwest, Howard Gregory, Iowa Aviation Museum, John E. F. Schildberg, Yvonne Schildberg | Comments Off

Des Moines Flying Service’s Dee Price

Posted on March 25, 2014 by mwflyer

DES MOINES, IOWA – Dolores J. “Dee” Price, 82, of Des Moines Flying Service, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 3, 2014. Price was born in Waukegan, Illinois; graduated from Osceola High School, Osceola, Iowa; and attended AIB … Continue reading →

Posted in April/May 2014, People, Sections | Tagged Des Moines Flying Service, Dolores J. “Dee” Price | Leave a comment

Dolores J. “Dee” Price (1932-2014)

Posted on March 6, 2014 by mwflyer

Dolores J. “Dee” Price, 82, passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 3, 2014. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, with visitation on Friday, March 7 from 4 to … Continue reading →

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HondaJet Makes Surprise Visit To Des Moines

Posted on June 1, 2013 by mwflyer

DES MOINES, IOWA – The much-anticipated HondaJet visited Des Moines Flying Service, March 16, 2013, while conducting cold weather tests. Certification of the $4.5 million bizjet is expected in 2014. Once certified, HondaJet Midwest at Aurora Municipal Airport in Sugar … Continue reading →

Posted in June/July 2013, Products & Services, Sections, Technology | Tagged Des Moines Flying Service, HondaJet | Leave a comment

Des Moines Flying Service Announces Promotions

Posted on November 15, 2012 by mwflyer

DES MOINES, IOWA – The Board of Directors of Des Moines Flying Service, Inc. and its subsidiaries, Chicago Piper and HondaJet Midwest, announced the following promotions to the company’s key management personnel. Effective September 24, 2012, John M. Lowe succeeded … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Dec 2012/Jan 2013, Headlines, Products & Services | Tagged Chicago Piper, Chris Siberz, Des Moines Flying Service, DMFS, Donald Jay, HondaJet, Howard V. Gregory, John M. Lowe, Piper | Leave a comment

Piper Celebrates 75th Anniversary At AirVenture

Posted on September 29, 2012 by mwflyer

OSHKOSH, WIS. – To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of Piper Aircraft, and the plane that made it famous, Piper is celebrating its history all year long, and focused on EAA AirVenture 2012, July 23-29 in Oshkosh, Wis. Hundreds of Piper … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, EAA & AirVenture, Headlines, October/November 2012 | Tagged airplane, AirVenture, Archer, Chicago Piper, Chris Siberz, David Kay, Des Moines Flying Service, EAA, John Lowe, Meridian, Piper, Piper Aircraft Inc, Piper J-3 Cub, plane, Simon Caldecott | Leave a comment

DMFS/Chicago Piper Names New Regional Sales Manager

Posted on September 28, 2012 by mwflyer

DES MOINES, IOWA – Des Moines Flying Service/Chicago Piper has named David Kay Regional Sales Manager, covering Piper Aircraft sales in northern Illinois and Wisconsin for Chicago Piper. Prior to joining DMFS/Chicago Piper, Kay held sales positions as the Cessna … Continue reading →

Posted in October/November 2012, Products & Services, Sections | Tagged Chris Siberz, David Kay, Des Moines Flying Service, DMFS, John G. Lowe, Piper Aircraft | Leave a comment

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