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WestWind Celebrates Grand Opening of New Hangar Facility |
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-- Aircraft Center Provides Seamless Aviation Operations All On Site
Huntsville, AL – In an unprecedented public/private partnership, WestWin d Technologies, Inc. celebrated the grand opening of its new Huntsville Aircraft Modification & Integration Center on September 29, 2009. It marks the first time the Huntsville International Airport has partnered with a small business to offer such sophisticated services to the aviation industry.
The new 62,000+ sq. ft. facility provides engineering, manufacturing, electronics integration, and structural modifications -- all on site -- and can accommodate large fixed-wing (C-130s) and multiple rotary-wing aircraft simultaneously. The hangar has been designed to meet growing demands in both military and commercial aviation.
Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle and Madison County Commission Chairman Mike Gillespie joined other elected officials, airport representatives, Chamber of Commerce leaders, project partners, Redstone Arsenal military customers, and numerous business leaders at the milestone event -- nearly 400 in all.
With Redstone Arsenal as the center of aviation for the U.S. Army, WestWind designed the hangar to accommodate every type of helicopter in the Army’s inventory as well as a large number of fixed-wing aircraft with sizes up to the Air Force C-130s. The aircraft center also offers full Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities for a broad spectrum of military and commercial aircraft.
With the added benefit of extensive on-site engineering and manufacturing capabilities, WestWind provides a one-stop, seamless operation from disassembly, integration, repair, reassembly, test flight, and return to service. WestWind also operates manufacturing facilities adjacent to the airport for production of aircraft parts and modification kits as well as flight simulators for Army helicopters.
Congressional Medal of Honor recipient COL Leo K. Thorsness (U.S. Air Force, Retired) along with decorated veteran and best-selling author CW4 Michael J. Durant (U.S. Army, Retired) were on hand to dedicate the Alabama Wall of Honor -- a permanent perpetual memorial to commemorate fallen Alabama service men and women in the Global War on Terror.
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WestWind Names Chester Schickling Vice President of Business Development |
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– 35-Year Industry Veteran Brings Wealth of Marketing Management Experience
June 8, 2009
Huntsville AL -- WestWind Technologies recently named Chester Schickling as Vice President of Business Development. With more than 35 years of targeted marketing and highly effective sales management experience, he will lead business development team efforts on domestic and international programs.
WestWind Technologies COO Roger Messick said, "WestWind is extremely pleased to welcome Chet Schickling to our team. With his knowledge of the industry and solid history of success, he will provide our customers with the ability to adapt to rapidly changing needs in the marketplace."
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WestWind Technologies Earns Multiple Prestigious Safety Awards |
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–Company Rewarded for Over 1,500,000 Hours with No Lost Time Incidents
June 29, 2009 - Huntsville, AL -- WestWind Technologies recently received six awards given by the National Safety Council. The series of recognitions adds to years of safety awards and includes acknowledgement for the company’s continued record in safety, outstanding accomplishments in accident prevention, and no loss of time injuries or illnesses:
· Occupational Excellence Achievement Award -- Service in Accident Prevention
· Million Work Hours Award -- Operating 1,000,000 Hours without Incident
· Perfect Record Award -- No Accidents, Injuries or Illnesses
· Milestone Award -- Operating 2 Years Incident-Free
· Certificate of Merit -- Recognizing Department Contributions in Accomplishing the Overall Goal
· Lift Truck Operator Award -- 480+ Consecutive Hours of Operation without Incident
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Billy Warner Joins WestWind |
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Billy Warner,
Business Development Manager
June 22, 2009
Huntsville AL -- Bringing decades of experience in account and operations management in electronics, engineering, and manufacturing, Billy Warner recently joined WestWind Technologies as Business Development Manager. Focused primarily on manufacturing and electronics, Warner provides expertise on electrical services, metal fabrication, kitting, warehousing, and international distribution capabilities.
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WestWind Technologies Receives Flag Flown Over Combat Mission in Iraq |
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 Major Johnson presents WTI with Combat Flag
Army Materiel Command Major Presents Flag for Company’s Continual Support
March 20, 2009
Huntsville, AL -- WestWind Technologies welcomed U.S. Army MAJ Chris Johnson at an all-hands meeting on Friday morning, March 20th at the company’s main headquarters building. In recognition of WestWind Technologies’ continual troop support efforts, MAJ Johnson presented Chief Operations Officer Roger Messick with a flag flown on a night mission on January 7, 2009 over Iraq by Bravo Company, 2-149th Aviation.
MAJ Johnson is currently assigned to Headquarters, Army Materiel Command and has also served as Chief of Operations for the 402nd Army Field Support Brigade in Balad, Iraq and Commander, 2/3/201 Embedded Training Team in Afghanistan.
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