WestWind builds copter simulators

Friday, July 13, 2007

From staff reports

Huntsville Times

Firm leases site for Chinook project, will create 60 jobs

Huntsville-based WestWind Technologies Inc. has leased a 61,000-square-foot facility in Jetplex Industrial Park near Huntsville International Airport to house the production of CH-47 Chinook helicopter flight simulators.

The simulator uses software to model flying in a variety of environments, giving pilots every advantage in training and flight experience, safely and cost-effectively.

Plans are to complete the production of the first simulator in January. 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, according to a company news release.

"Once again, the Army has demonstrated confidence in WTI's personnel and capabilities," said retired Army Lt. Gen. Dan Petrosky, WestWind's president. "During our years of partnering with the Department of Defense, WestWind has gained a reputation for responsiveness, flexibility and customer focus."

In addition to the CH-47 Chinook, WestWind also supports Army programs for the Scout/Attack helicopter, AH-64 Apache and Black Hawk utility helicopter.

The newest facility, 2845 Wall-Triana Highway, is being leased from Industrial Properties of the South.

The company has more than 227,000 square feet of manufacturing and support facilities in Jetplex and on Redstone Arsenal and employs nearly 400 people. Administrative offices are at 2901 Wall-Triana Highway, Suite 200.



WestWind builds copter simulators Friday, July 13, 2007 From staff reports Huntsville Times Firm leases site for Chinook project, will create 60 jobs Huntsville-based WestWind Technologies Inc. has leased a 61,000-square-foot facility in Jetplex Industrial Park near Huntsville International Airport to house the production of CH-47 Chinook helicopter flight simulators. The simulator uses software to model flying in a variety of environments, giving pilots every advantage in training and flight experience, safely and cost-effectively. Plans are to complete the production of the first simulator in January. 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, according to a company news release. "Once again, the Army has demonstrated confidence in WTI's personnel and capabilities," said retired Army Lt. Gen. Dan Petrosky, WestWind's president. "During our years of partnering with the Department of Defense, WestWind has gained a reputation for responsiveness, flexibility and customer focus." In addition to the CH-47 Chinook, WestWind also supports Army programs for the Scout/Attack helicopter, AH-64 Apache and Black Hawk utility helicopter. The newest facility, 2845 Wall-Triana Highway, is being leased from Industrial Properties of the South. The company has more than 227,000 square feet of manufacturing and support facilities in Jetplex and on Redstone Arsenal and employs nearly 400 people. Administrative offices are at 2901 Wall-Triana Highway, Suite 200. © 2007 The Huntsville Times © 2007 al.com All Rights Reserved.