Minnesota-based Wipaire has named Australia’s Premiair Aviation as an authorized installation and service center for its floats and products. Under the agreement, Premiair can install and maintain Wipline 8750A and 8750S floats and certain Wipaire modifications for the Cessna Caravan including single-point refueling, extended baggage compartment, and Aurora interiors.
More than two years ago, Textron Aviation acquired MRO provider Premiair and its three Australian locations. “As we expand global support of our products, Premiair was our first choice in representation in Australia,” said Wipaire president and CEO Chuck Wiplinger. “There are dozens of operators and hundreds of aircraft that will be able to receive factory quality installation and maintenance of our products. I am very happy with Premiair’s commitment to quality.”
Wipaire said it may expand Premiair’s installation and maintenance authorizations once the MRO’s teams are trained on Wipaire’s line of products for the Cessna Caravan to include its products for other aircraft models that include the Piper Cub and Viking Twin Otter.