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.

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[h4] 1936
[h3] THE LEGACY BEGINS
[small]Aviation pioneer Chris Stoltzfus forms Chris D. Stoltzfus and Associates. It operates through 1981, focusing on crop spraying and other agricultural aviation applications.
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[h4] 1940
[h3] FLIGHT INSTRUCTION
[small]Chris Stoltzfus is a flight instructor during WWII.
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[h4] 1944
[h3] CROP DUSTING
[small]Chris Stoltzfus performs his first crop dusting mission.
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[h4] 1944
[h3] TRAVEL AIR 4000
[small]Chris Stoltzfus and his Travel Air 2000, N469N.
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[h4] 1950
[h3] SPRAY FOR US GOVERNMENT
[small]Chris Stoltzfus performs spray for U.S. Government.
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[h4] 1955
[h3] GYPSY MOTH SPRAY
[small]Chris Stoltzfus wins contract for Gypsy Moth Spray for the state of Massachusetts.
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[h4] 1956
[h3] FLYING LESSONS
[small]Karl & Ken Stoltzfus start flying lessons in Florida.
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[h4] 1963
[h3] BEECH 18
[small]First Twin Beech 18 purchased.
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[h4] 1963
[h3] FIRST DC-3
[small]Chris bought the first DC-3 later purchased by K&K Aircraft.
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[h4] 1967
[h3] THE COMPANY IS FOUNDED
[small]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.
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[h4] 1971
[h3] K&K PURCHASES FIRST AIRCRAFT
[small]Super Twin Beech.
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[h4] 1974
[h3] KVBW PURCHASED
[small]K&K Aircraft purchases Bridgewater Air Park and builds Hangar 1.
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[h4] 1980
[h3] K&K AIRCRAFT BEGIN AERIAL APPLICATION
[small]K&K Aircraft begins flying wide-area aerial application across the U.S. by spraying for gypsy moths over a suburb of Detroit.
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[h4] 1992
[h3] 1ST STERILE INSECT RELEASE FLIGHTS TAKE PLACE
[small]K&K Aircraft begins flying wide-area aerial application across the U.S. by spraying for gypsy moths over a suburb of Detroit.
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[h4] 1996
[h3] FLEET IS EXPANDED
[small]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.
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[h4] 1997
[h3] DYNAMIC AVIATION TAKES FLIGHT
[small]Dynamic Aviation was formed by Karl and his son Michael in 1997. Subsequently, K&K Aircraft was consolidated into Dynamic Aviation operations.
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[h4] 1998
[h3] AERIAL FIREFIGHTING COMMENCES
[small]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.
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[h4] 1999
[h3] COMPANY ENTERS THE AIRBORNE DATA ACQUISITION MARKET
[small]Company starts providing Airborne Data Acquisition (ADA) services to government and commercial customers. We’ve now flown ADA missions in more than 30 countries.
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[h4] 2004
[h3] 1ST ISR FLIGHT OCCURS
[small]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.
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[h4] 2006
[h3] MICHAEL STOLTZFUS BECOMES PRESIDENT & CEO
[small]After joining Dynamic Aviation in 1990, Michael is promoted from his prior position as President & COO.
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[h4] 2009
[h3] DYNAMIC AVIATION’S 1ST DHC-8
[small]Dynamic Aviation outfits its first DHC-8 for ISR application.
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[h4] 2017
[h3] 50th ANNIVERSARY
[small]Dynamic Aviation celebrates its 50th year of operation.
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[h4] 2019
[h3] 1ST BOEING 737-500
[small]Dynamic Aviation adds the Boeing 737-500 to its operational fleet.
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[h4] 2019
[h3] MISS VIRGINIA’S TRIP TO EUROPE
[small]Miss Virginia joins the D-Day Squadron to fly 15 C-47 and DC-3 varients to Europe for the 75th anniversary of D-Day ceremony.
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[h4] 2021
[h3] DYNAMIC AVIATION STARTS NEXTGEN AVIATORS PROGRAM
[small]NEXTGEN Aviators is started.
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[h4] 2024
[h3] FLEET EXPANDED
[small]Dynamic Aviation adds it`s first Gulfstream G-IV.
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[h4] 2024
[h3] FLEET EXPANDED
[small]Dynamic Aviation adds a pair of King Air 350’s.