Company History | Dynamic Aviation

Company history.

With a rich heritage rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit, Dynamic Aviation has a storied history of success. Since Chris Stoltzfus pioneered crop spraying in the 1930s, we have embraced innovation and an unwavering can-do attitude. While the world around us has evolved, our commitment to finding new and improved solutions for our customers’ mission challenges remains steadfast.

At Dynamic Aviation, we thrive on pushing boundaries and exploring uncharted territories. We believe that creativity and innovation hold the key to unlocking breakthrough solutions. Our team of dedicated professionals combines experience, expertise, and a passion for excellence to deliver results that exceed expectations.

As the needs of our customers evolve, we adapt and respond with agility, constantly seeking new ways to provide value and make a positive impact. Whether it’s pioneering new techniques, leveraging advanced technologies, or embracing cutting-edge methodologies, we are at the forefront of driving change and shaping the future of our industry.

With Dynamic Aviation, you can trust that you are partnering with a company deeply committed to your success. Our can-do attitude, coupled with our relentless pursuit of excellence, sets us apart. Together, let’s embark on a journey of innovation and achievement, as we overcome challenges and realize your mission’s full potential.

The Legacy Begins

Aviation pioneer Chris Stoltzfus forms Chris D. Stoltzfus and Associates. It operates through 1981, focusing on crop spraying and other agricultural aviation applications.

1936

Flight Instruction

Chris Stoltzfus is a flight instructor during WWII

1940

Crop Dusting

Chris Stoltzfus performs his first crop dusting mission.

1944

Travel Air 4000

Chris Stoltzfus and his Travel Air 2000, N469N

1944

Spray for US Government

Christ Stoltzfus performs spray for U.S. Government

1950

Gypsy Moth Spray

Christ Stoltzfus wins contract for Gypsy Moth Spray for the state of Massachusetts

1955

Flying Lessons

Karl & Ken Stoltzfus start flying lessons in Florida

1956

Beech 18

First Twin Beech 18 purchased

1963

First DC-3

Chris bought the first DC-3 later purchased by K&K Aircraft

1963

The company is founded

Karl and Ken Stoltzfus, Chris’s sons, establish K&K Aircraft, Inc. The company was founded as a small aircraft parts business and aluminum smelting operation, and later purchased a fleet of Beechcraft BE-18s and Douglas DC-3s for wide-area aerial application missions.

1967

K&K purchases first Aircraft

Super Twin Beech

1971

KVBW Purchased

K&K Aircraft purchases Bridgewater Air Park and builds Hangar 1

1974

K&K Aircraft begin aerial application

K&K Aircraft begins flying wide-area aerial application across the U.S. by spraying for gypsy moths over a suburb of Detroit.

1980

1st sterile insect release flights take place

K&K Aircraft begins flying wide-area aerial application across the U.S. by spraying for gypsy moths over a suburb of Detroit.

1992

fleet is expanded

The company purchases the U.S. Army’s fleet of 124 non-pressurized Beechcraft BE-90s, enabling us to broaden our scope of operations significantly.

1996

dynamic aviation takes flight

Dynamic Aviation was formed by Karl and his son Michael in 1997. Subsequently, K&K Aircraft was consolidated into Dynamic Aviation operations.

1997

aerial firefighting commences

The company begins providing attack and low-level planes for aerial firefighting. We’ve been supporting the U.S. Forest Service in fighting wildfires ever since.

1998

company enters the airborne data acquisition market

Company starts providing Airborne Data Acquisition (ADA) services to government and commercial customers. We’ve now flown ADA missions in more than 30 countries.

1999

1st isr flight occurs

Dynamic Aviation outfits its first aircraft for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR). We have since forged a reputation as an industry leader in COCO/GOCO ISR solutions.