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July 31, 2007
Huntsville, AL – WestWind Technologies, Inc. recently announced the lease a 61,035 square-foot facility designed specifically to house the production of CH-47F Transportable Flight Proficiency Simulator (TFPS). The TFPS uses sophisticated software to model flying in a variety of environments, giving pilots every possible advantage in training and flight experience and safety. Production of the first TFPS Unit #5 will be completed in January 2008 for delivery to Fort Rucker, Alabama. The new TFPS program has already created more than 30 jobs in Madison County, and another 30 job openings are anticipated when the facility goes into full production.
WestWind Technologies President LTG (Ret. U.S. Army) Dan Petrosky said, “Once again, the Army has demonstrated confidence in our personnel and capabilities. During our history of partnering with the Department of Defense, WestWind has gained a reputation for responsiveness, flexibility, and customer focus. We are grateful for another opportunity to serve our Warfighters.”
In addition to the CH-47 Chinook, WestWind supports other PEO Aviation programs – Scout/Attack Helicopter, AH-64 Apache, Blackhawk Utility Helicopter, PM Aviation Systems, PM Air Warrior and PD Aircraft Survivability Equipment.
WestWind Technologies, Inc. is a leading provider of aviation and land systems applications and is located in Huntsville, Alabama. With more than 227,000 square feet of manufacturing and support facilities, the SBA certified Small Business employs nearly 400 and is ISO9001/AS9100 Registered and FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certified. Corporate offices are located at 2901 Wall Triana Hwy, Ste. 200, Huntsville, Alabama 35824.
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