Original Owner Wanted A Dependable Shop To Care For His Airplane Yingling Aviation, based in Wichita, Kan., is celebrating 80 years in business with craftsmanship, innovation, and partnerships that have helped shape business aviation. The company’s story began in 1946 with a simple need. Its original owner wanted a dependable shop to care for his own aircraft. What started as a home for one airplane quickly became a destination for many. “Eighty years in aviation is simply amazing,” said Chris Short, CEO of Yingling Aviation. “This legacy has been driven by our people and the trust of our customers. Generations of teammates have built something special here, and we are proud to carry that forward.”
