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German Dimor Acquires Waco Aircraft

Vintage aircraft enthusiast Dieter Morszeck is ensuring the future manufacturing of the stunning 1920s Waco biplane. Waco Aircraft
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Key Takeaways:

  • Waco Aircraft Corporation, a company known for reviving classic 1930s open cockpit biplanes, has been acquired by Fort Lauderdale-based Dimor Group Inc.
  • Dimor Group Inc. is a new subsidiary of Dimor Aero, founded by Dieter Morszeck, grandson of Rimowa's founder, who has a notable passion for vintage aircraft.
  • Waco's president, Peter Bowers, will remain in his role, and the acquisition also included Centennial Aircraft Services, an FBO and maintenance facility.
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Yet another legacy airplane manufacturer has been sold — Waco Aircraft Corporation. This time, it wasn’t a Chinese company that swooped up the assets of the company, which was established in Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1983 to revive the classic 1930s open cockpit biplane design. Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Dimor Group Inc. bought the company this month.

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Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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