Tag Archives: WATA

Dedicated & Professional Staff Help FBO Maintain Tradition of Excellence!

Posted on January 22, 2019 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman Published in Midwest Flyer – February/March 2019 issue One of the oldest, continuously family-operated, full-service fixed base operations in Wisconsin, is Morey Airplane Company at Middleton Municipal Airport – Morey Field in Middleton, Wisconsin. Third generation Morey … Continue reading →

Posted in All Features, Features, February/March 2019, Wisconsin Aviation Industry News | Tagged aircraft fuelers, Aircraft Maintenance, aircraft technicians, Al Barger, charter pilots, Dave Weiman, Debbie Maier, flight instructors, Harold Green, Middleton Municipal Airport – Morey Field, Midwest Flyer, Morey Airplane Company, Richard Morey, Rollie Mack, WATA, Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association | Leave a comment

The Wag-Aero Group Named Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year By The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association

Posted on June 5, 2017 by mwflyer

Published in Midwest Flyer – June/July 2017 issue The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA) has named The Wag-Aero Group the “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year” for 2017 for more than 50 years of professional service to the aviation community … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, June/July 2017, WATA Difference | Tagged Bobbie Wagner, Dick Wagner, Midwest Flyer, The Wag-Aero Group, WATA, Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association | Leave a comment

Morey Airplane Company Named Wisconsin Aviation Business of The Year

Posted on May 12, 2014 by mwflyer

WAUSAU-ROTHSCHILD, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA) has named Morey Airplane Company – a Middleton, Wisconsin business since 1946 – “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year.” The award was presented to Morey Airplane Company President Richard Morey on … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, News | Tagged Bruce Botterman, Middleton Municipal Airport - Morey Field, Morey Airplane Company, Richard Morey, WATA, Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association | Leave a comment

Strong Advocate For GA, Leon Rediske

Posted on May 10, 2014 by mwflyer

FRANKLIN, WIS. – The long-time owner of Rainbow Airport in Franklin, Wisconsin, Leon Rediske, 72, passed away May 6, 2014 at the Hope Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida, following a battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. During his career, Rediske … Continue reading →

Posted in News, People | Tagged Edward Rediske, Leon Rediske, Rainbow Airport, WATA | Leave a comment

Wisconsin Airports & Businesses Seek Sales Tax Exemption On Parts & Maintenance

Posted on December 3, 2013 by mwflyer

MADISON, WIS. – The Wisconsin Committee On Economic Development & Local Government held a hearing October 23, 2013, on Senate Bill 348 at the State Capitol in Madison, Wis. Proponents include aviation business owners, aircraft owners and airport management who … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, December 2013/January 2014, Headlines, WATA Difference | Tagged aircraft, WATA | Leave a comment

Wisconsin Senate Passes Amendment To Recreational Use Statute To Include Private Airports…. Amendment Now Goes To State Assembly

Posted on November 29, 2013 by mwflyer

MADISON, WIS. – The Wisconsin Senate approved a measure November 12, 2013 that will provide liability protection for owners of private airports, which are used for recreational purposes. Senate Bill 321 includes “recreational aviation” in Wisconsin’s Recreational-Use Statute (RUS). The … Continue reading →

Posted in Airports, All Headlines, December 2013/January 2014, Headlines | Tagged AOPA, Charles Aldrian, Don Kiel, Joseph Leibham, recreational aviation, WATA | Leave a comment

Eagle Fuel Cells Named Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year

Posted on May 2, 2013 by mwflyer

MIDDLETON, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association named Eagle Fuel Cells of Eagle River, Wisconsin, “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year” for 2013. The award was presented to company owner and general manager, Kurt Hartwig, at ceremonies held during … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Carl Hartwig, Eagle Fuel Cells, Kurt Hartwig, Mark Hartwig, Nancy Hartwig, WATA, Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association | Leave a comment

Jet Air Named 2012 Wisconsin Aviation Business of The Year

Posted on June 13, 2012 by mwflyer

WISCONSIN DELLS, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association (WATA) named Jet Air Group of Green Bay, Wisconsin, the 2012 “Wisconsin Aviation Business of the Year.” The award recognizes excellence in the aviation trades. WATA board member, Bruce Botterman of … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, June/July 2012, WATA Difference | Tagged Al Timmerman, Bruce Botterman, Dr. Pep Anderas, Jet Air Group, Joe Megna, Lakeland College, Sr., WATA, Wisconsin Aviation Conference, Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association | Leave a comment

Wisconsin Dells To Welcome 2012 Wisconsin Aviation Conference Attendees

Posted on April 6, 2012 by mwflyer

WISCONSIN DELLS, WIS. – The Wisconsin Aviation Conference will be held May 7 – 9, 2012, at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. A welcome cruise will be held on the Wisconsin River on Monday, May 7, 2012, with special … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Sections | Tagged Airport Cooperative Research Program, Airports, aviation, Instrument Approach Procedures (IAP), Joe DesPlaines, Next Gen, NOTAM, Safety Management Systems, WAMA, WATA, WBAA, Wisconsin Airport Management Association, Wisconsin Aviation Conference, Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association, Wisconsin Bureau of Aeronautics, Wisconsin Business Aviation Association | Leave a comment

NATA President To Give Keynote Address At Minnesota Technician & Trades Joint Conferences

Posted on December 7, 2011 by mwflyer

BROOKLYN CENTER, MINN. – The President of the National Air Transportation Association (NATA), Jim Coyne, will give the keynote address at the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA) and Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician joint conferences, Monday, March 19, 2011 at the … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Dec 2011/Jan 2012, Events, Headlines, MN Aviation Industry News, Sections | Tagged Aircraft Maintenance, Aircraft Technician, Fixed Base Operators, Janese Thatcher, Jim Coyne, Minnesota Aviation Maintenance Technician Conference, Minnesota Aviation Trades Association, Minnesota DOT Aero, NATA, Sara Wiplinger, WATA | Leave a comment