by Ed Leineweber It’s been a long, productive and interesting life, filled with twists and turns along the way, like most. But for George S. Carpenter, Spring 2012 brought the…
Category: WATA Difference
Wisconsin Flying Farmers Names Wisconsin Aviation FBO of The Year
WATERTOWN, WIS. – The Wisconsin Chapter of the International Flying Farmers has named Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. “Fixed Base Operation of The Year” for 2012. Wisconsin Flying Farmers President Phil Peterson…
International Learn To Fly Day At Wisconsin Aviation
MADISON, WIS. – “International Learn To Fly Day” was first announced in 2009 during EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Subsequently, on May 10, 2010, the United States House of Representatives…
Jet Air Named 2012 Wisconsin Aviation Business of The Year
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…
FAA Reauthorization – Finally!
by David Mann, President Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association I sometimes am amazed or maybe I should say shocked at the inability of our legislative branch to work together for the good…
Kestrel Aircraft Corporation Lands In Superior!
SUPERIOR, WIS. – The cofounder of Cirrus Aircraft Corporation, Alan Klapmeier, is moving closer to home with his newest company, Kestrel Aircraft Corporation. It was announced January 16, 2012, that…
Red Wing Aeroplane Company Names New Director of Operations, Chief Pilot
BAY CITY, WIS. – Red Wing Aeroplane Company, one of the nation’s leading private air charter companies, has named John Phillips director of operations and chief pilot. Phillips is a…
New Aviat Dealer In Wisconsin
RICE LAKE, WIS. – Aviat Aircraft has signed an agreement with Midwest Husky Sales and Service, LLC, which operates from Rice Lake Air Center, to offer sales and service for…
Excise Fuel Taxes…
by David Mann, President Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association Several months back, I wrote to many of our members and advised them that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was auditing our…
In Business For 30 Years – Wisconsin Aviation, Inc.
by Dave Weiman “Folks who have known us for a long time ask, ‘Did you ever envision you would grow this big?’ And I answer, ‘Yes!’” says Jeff Baum, President/CEO…