Tag Archives: Alan Klapmeier

Construction of Kestrel Aircraft Plant Delayed

Posted on June 3, 2013 by mwflyer

SUPERIOR, WIS. – Construction of the Kestrel Aircraft manufacturing plant at Richard I. Bong Airport in Superior, Wisconsin, has been delayed due to a delay in receiving financial incentives promised by the State of Wisconsin. Both the City of Superior … Continue reading →

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13 Sessions At 2013 Wisconsin Aviation Conference

Posted on May 31, 2013 by mwflyer

MIDDLETON, WIS. – The 58th annual Wisconsin Aviation Conference held in Middleton, Wisconsin, April 29th through May 1st at the Madison West Marriot, attracted 230 airport officials, fixed base operators, business aircraft owners and operators, and state and federal aviation … Continue reading →

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Letter From O’Brien

Posted on January 21, 2013 by mwflyer

Dave: Just wanted to thank you again for making the initial contact with Kate Dougherty (formerly of Cirrus Aircraft, Duluth, Minnesota) while out at the (AOPA Aviation Summit) conference in Palm Springs. I talked with her today and Alan Klapmeier … Continue reading →

Posted in February/March 2013, Letters, Sections | Tagged Alan Klapmeier, Bob O'Brien, Kate Dougherty, WAMA, Wisconsin Airport Management Ass'n | Leave a comment

Stars Do Shine At AOPA Aviation Summit

Posted on November 15, 2012 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. – The AOPA Aviation Summit, October 11-13, 2012, showed signs of stardom from both Hollywood and the GA community. Regardless of wealth, fame or the lack thereof, pilots came together to network, learn, socialize … Continue reading →

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Kestrel Aircraft Corporation Lands In Superior!

Posted on February 18, 2012 by mwflyer

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 Kestrel will be locating its manufacturing facility to Superior, Wisconsin, … Continue reading →

Posted in February/March 2012, Sections, WATA Difference | Tagged aircraft, airplane, Alan Klapmeier, City of Superior, Douglas County, K-350, Kestrel Aeroworks, Kestrel Aircraft Corporation, State of Wisconsin, Superior, WEDC, Wisconsin | Leave a comment

Kestrel Aircraft Corporation Lands In Superior!

Posted on January 16, 2012 by mwflyer

Posted in News | Tagged airplane, Alan Klapmeier, Douglas County, K-350, Kestrel Aircraft, Richard I. Bong Airport, Superior, WI | Leave a comment

Klapmeier & Honeywell To Power Kestrel Turboprop

Posted on October 22, 2011 by mwflyer

DULUTH, MINN. – Kestrel Aircraft Company has selected the Honeywell TPE331-14GR engine to power its new all-composite, single-engine, pressurized turboprop aircraft. The Kestrel mission is to combine high cruise speed and long range, while carrying large payloads in and out … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, Oct/Nov 2011 | Tagged aircraft, airplane, Alan Klapmeier, Honeywell, Kestrel | Leave a comment

Wouters Replaced Klapmeier, Klapmeier Replaces Wouters… Future of Cirrus Jet Now In Hands of Chinese

Posted on October 22, 2011 by mwflyer

by Dave Weiman HARTFORD, CONN. – In an announcement made September 19, 2011 in Duluth, Minn., Cirrus Aircraft cofounder, Dale Klapmeier, was named Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing Brent Wouters, who replaced Klapmeier’s brother, Alan Klapmeier. Wouters served as Executive … Continue reading →

Posted in All Headlines, Headlines, Oct/Nov 2011 | Tagged Alan Klapmeier, AOPA Summit, Brent Wouters, Cirrus Aircraft, Dale Klapmeier | Leave a comment

AOPA Summit 2011… Learning From The Past, Looking To The Future

Posted on October 21, 2011 by mwflyer

by Jack Elliott Schapiro HARTFORD, CONN. – Those who believe the old adage that you can’t mix business and pleasure are obviously not AOPA members, who have attended one of the organization’s annual “Summit” events. Going back to the days … Continue reading →

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