About
Based in Stavanger, Norway, Vipe 21 AS is a EASA Part 21 Subpart J Design Organization. A team of very experienced personnel is ready to offer inovative solution, exceeding our client’s expectations
Team
Vipe 21 is made up of a dedicated team of highly experienced professionals, prepared to deliver innovative solutions that not only meet, but surpass our clients' expectations.
Our story
Vipe 21 was founded in 2021 by a group of former colleagues with a long and varied background from the helicopter business. Business operations commenced February 2022. The company offers operators an agile partner by using modern tools and technology when developing solutions. The focus area of the company is special mission operators that serve the EMS, SAR, police and military market. The name Vipe comes from the Norwegian name for the bird lapwing. The number 21 refers to EASA part 21, but also coincides with the year the company was founded.
The company is currently owned by four of the founders and Cognia Capital. Cognia Capital entered into partnership with the founders during 2023. Vipe 21 has become a part of Cognia’s investment in the emergency services and special missions market.
Location
Vipe 21 has their offices in Sandnes, Norway. This is approximately 10 minutes from Stavanger Lufthavn, Sola. The area is the center for helicopter technical services in Norway and has also had significant fixed wing technical services in the past.
Board of Directors
Grant T. Larsen
Nils E. Fredriksen
CFO Cognia
Leidulf Heskje
The core of
Vipe 21
Vision
Pushing boundaries and creating new markets with our ground-breaking products and operational integrations.
Ambition
To offer our entire expertise and learning by listening.
Mission
Deliver innovative, complete solutions based on a high level of expertise, continuous learning and in close dialogue with the customer.
Values
We maintain an open dialogue with all stakeholders and optimize the value of our combined resources
Sustainable Development
Vipe 21 believes the private sector has a great responsibility to help deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Vipe 21 adopted the SDGs in 2023 when becoming a member of the Cognia Group. We have oriented our strategy towards creating shared value, and the SDGs are a natural benchmark for identifying societal impact.
We firmly believe that our knowledge and purpose give us a competitive advantage in a market that values sustainable development. While we see all 17 SDGs as relevant to Vipe 21, we have highlighted below the ones where we believe have the greatest potential for Vipe 21 to enhance positive and mitigate negative impacts on society.