Tag Archives: Cirrus
Ask Pete!
by Pete Schoeninger Q: What do you see of the current used airplane market? A: Used airplane values took a dive after the world events of 9/11, and again when the recession hit about 4 years ago. Overall I think … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Pete, Columns, June/July 2013
Tagged Bonanza, Cherokee 140, Cirrus, Pete Schoeninger, Skyhawks
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AirVenture – Always A “Can-Do” Spirit
by Jim LaMalfa EAA’s annual fly-in (AirVenture) is one of the aviation world’s premier events, held at Wittman Field in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, each July. This year’s event ran from Monday, July 23rd through Sunday, July 29th. Starting my day at … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, EAA & AirVenture, Events, Features, Oct/Nov 2011
Tagged Air Cam, aircraft, AirVenture, American Champion Aircraft, aviation, Cessna, Cirrus, Decathlon, Doug Walker, EAA, Enali Scout, Gary Black, George Boyd, George Lukas, Harold Brown, James Harvey, Jim LaMalfa, Joe Caravella, John Hurst, Lancair, Meridian, Molt Taylor, Neal Longwill, Phillips, Piper J3 Cub, Red Tail, Sebring Aviation
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Family, Friends & Fantastic Flying Machines… EAA Celebrates 60th Fly-In Convention
by Dave Weiman EAA President/CEO Rod Hightower set the tone for the week to come, July 23 thru July 29, 2012 at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, Wittman Regional Airport, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, with enthusiasm and confidence for EAA’s 60th annual fly-in convention. … Continue reading
Posted in All Features, EAA & AirVenture, Features, October/November 2012
Tagged aircraft, AirVenture, aviation, B-29, Boogie Knights, Cessna, Cirrus, Dave Weiman, Dick VanGrunsven, EAA, FIFI, floatplanes, Ford Motor Company, George Lucas, Maura Hightower, Phil Vassar, Piper J-3 Cub, Red Tails, Rod Hightower, RV, Seaplanes, Steve Miller Band, Tuskegee Airmen, ulatralights, warbirds
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Major Change To Affect Businesses On Twin Cities Airports
Al Lange, President of the Minnesota Aviation Trades Association (MATA), has confirmed that Gary Schmidt of the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), will meet with members during MATA’s annual conference on Monday, March 19, 2012 at the Earle Brown Heritage Center in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. … Continue reading
Posted in Events, MN Aviation Industry News, News
Tagged Al Lange, AOPA, aviation, Bill Blake, Chris Roy, Cirrus, Dale Klapmeier, Gary Schmidt, Jime Coyne, Jon Ziulkowski, MAC, MATA, MnDOT, NATA, Ron Adams, Sara Wiplinger, Swift Enterprises
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Five Seats For Cirrus
DULUTH, MINN. – Cirrus Aircraft has expanded seating capacity in its SR20, SR22 and SR22T aircraft models beginning in 2012. The new 60/40 FlexSeating features a wider back seat, highlighted by a 60/40 fold-down split in the rear seat for … Continue reading
Posted in February/March 2012, MN Aviation Industry News, Sections
Tagged Cirrus, Cirrus Aircraft Design
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County Tax Break For Cirrus
DULUTH, MINN. – Commissioners in St. Louis County at Duluth, Minnesota, agreed to resume an annual $27,770 tax rebate for Cirrus Aircraft through 2017, providing the company keeps at least 300 jobs at the Duluth aircraft manufacturing facility. Cirrus will continue … Continue reading
AOPA Summit 2011… Learning From The Past, Looking To The Future
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
Posted in AOPA, All Features, Events, Features, Oct/Nov 2011
Tagged aircraft, Alan Klapmeier, AOPA, Boeing 787, Cessnas, Cirrus, Craig Fuller, Dale Klapmeier, Flight Training, Harrison Ford, Hartford-Brainard Airport, Jack Elliott Schapiro, Jerry Costello, Kent Ewing, Mark Begich, New England Air Museum, Palm Springs, Pipers, Randy Babbitt, Rod Hightower, Rod Machado, Sam Graves, Sikorsky, Sport Pilot/Grassroot/Recreational Flying, Vern Ehlers
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Wouters Out, Klapmeier In
DULUTH, MINN. – Cirrus Aircraft announced September 19, 2011, that company cofounder, Dale Klapmeier, has been named chief executive officer, replacing Brent Wouters. No reason for Wouters departure was given.
Cirrus Aircraft, CAIGA Complete Merger
Duluth, MN and Zhuhai, China – (June 28) – Cirrus Aircraft and China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co., Ltd. (CAIGA) announced June 28, 2011, that the two companies have completed their merger. With the previously announced merger now finalized, Cirrus … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged Brent Wouters, CAIGA, China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co, Cirrus, Dale Klapmeier, Meng Xiangkai
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