Huntsville Mayor Loretta Spencer joins WestWind Technologies, Inc. President Dan Petrosky and others at a recent ribbon cutting event to officially open the company's new 61,000 square foot facility that will house production of CH-47 Chinook Helicopter flight simulators.

WestWind Technologies, Inc. (WTI) recently opened a new 61,000 square foot facility from Industrial Properties of the South to house the production of CH-47 Chinook Helicopter flight simulators. The simulator uses sophisticated software to model flying in a variety of environments, giving pilots every possible advantage in training and flight experience, safely and cost-effectively.

Plans are to complete the production of the first simulator in January 2008. Already, production efforts have created more than 30 jobs in Madison County, and another 30 job openings are expected as the facility goes into full production.

“Once again, the Army has demonstrated confidence in WTI’s personnel and capabilities.
During our years of partnering with the Department of Defense, WestWind has gained a reputation for responsiveness, flexibility, and customer focus. We are aware that a vital trust has been placed with us, and we are grateful for another opportunity to serve our warfighters,” said WTI President, Lieutenant General (Ret.) Dan Petrosky.

In addition to the CH-47 Chinook, WTI also supports Army programs for Scout/Attack Helicopter, the AH-64 Apache, and the Blackhawk Utility Helicopter. WestWind is ISO9001/AS9100 Registered and FAA Part 145 Repair Station Certified. The company has over 227,000 square feet of manufacturing and support facilities in the JetPlex Industrial Park and on Redstone Arsenal and employs nearly 400 people. Administrative offices are located at 2901 Wall Triana Hwy, Ste. 200, Huntsville, AL 35824-1529. The Vice President for Business Development is Colonel (retired) Conway Ellers. He may be reached at 256-319-0137 or 800-542-4665.