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Martin Aviation celebrates grand opening of new aircraft maintenance facility at Cullman Regional Airport
VINEMONT, Ala. – With gleaming turboprops parked behind them and a packed hangar cheering them on, Martin Aviation, LLC officially opened the doors to its new aircraft maintenance facility at Cullman Regional Airport – Folsom Field Thursday morning. The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony, hosted in partnership with the Cullman Regional Airport Authority and the Cullman Economic Development Agency, drew local leaders, aviation professionals, Martin Aviation’s team and community members. Jamie Troutman, executive director of the Cullman Economic Development Agency, welcomed the crowd and kicked off the program, which featured remarks from Martin Aviation Owner Chris Martin, local officials, Cullman Regional Airport Director Ben Harrison and Cullman Mayor Woody Jacobs. Afterward, guests toured the new facility during an open house with light refreshments. The 13,000-square-foot facility will offer aircraft maintenance and inspection services for jet and turboprop aircraft, filling a need for turbine maintenance right on the field. “Folsom Field plays a huge role in supporting the growing industry in central Alabama,” Martin said in a press release. “By bringing turbine maintenance to the field, we are able to keep both visitors and locals moving through the airport without worries of being stuck due to a maintenance issue.” ‘A fantastic
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Dayton T. Brown opens 104,000-square-foot Huntsville-area testing facility
Dayton T. Brown Inc. has opened a new 104,000-square-foot test and qualification center in north Madison County, expanding testing capacity for aerospace, defense and propulsion programs in the Huntsville region. […] The post Dayton T. Brown opens 104,000-square-foot Huntsville-area testing facility appeared first on 256 Today .
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Nucor Expands Decatur, Alabama, Manufacturing Operations
Steel and steel products manufacturer Nucor Corporation plans to expand its operations in Decatur, Alabama. The $60 million project is expected to create 60 jobs in Morgan County. The investment will increase production capacity at the company's Nucor Towers & Structures facility to meet growing demand for steel utility poles...
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'158th in line': CAW admits long waits, billing problems as calls surge
MOODY, Ala. (WBMA) — Central Alabama Water customers struggling to get answers about their bills are facing long telephone wait times, problems navigating a new payment system and outdated technology that utility officials acknowledge could take months to improve. During Friday's board meeting, CAW officials revealed that customer service...
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Huntsville’s NexTech Solutions acquires Maryland defense technology firm
Huntsville-based NexTech Solutions has acquired a Maryland defense technology company, adding more than 90 engineers, operators and mission specialists to its growing defense technology portfolio. The acquisition of Halcyon Days […] The post Huntsville’s NexTech Solutions acquires Maryland defense technology firm appeared first on 256 Today .
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Aerospace and defense company opens 104,000 square-foot facility in Huntsville
Dayton T. Brown, Inc. celebrated the opening of its Huntsville Test & Qualification Center today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Toney. The 104,000-square-foot facility at 7401 Pulaski Pike expands the company’s testing capacity in the Southeast and strengthens its ability to support aerospace, defense, propulsion, and related programs. Its...
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After 100 days, U.S. Space & Rocket Center CEO Tina Tucker looks to the future
After her first 100 days as CEO of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, Tina Tucker is shaping a vision for the Huntsville institution’s future. From updating facilities and exhibits to expanding educational programs and community outreach, Tucker discusses how the center can build on its legacy, reach more students, and inspire the next generation through space and aviation education. In a two-part interview with WLRH’s Alex Hall, she shares what she’s learned so far and what’s ahead for the center.
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Huntsville’s Invariant gains new path to Special Operations technology work
Huntsville-based Invariant Corporation has been accepted into a U.S. Special Operations Command consortium designed to move emerging technologies from development to the field more quickly. The company’s admission to the […] The post Huntsville’s Invariant gains new path to Special Operations technology work appeared first on 256 Today .
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36 students from Alabama A&M and Alabama State compete in Regions’ Bank of Ideas Challenge
Before Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University meet on the football field for the Magic City Classic, students from both universities will compete to offer ideas for the future […] The post 36 students from Alabama A&M and Alabama State compete in Regions’ Bank of Ideas Challenge appeared first on 256 Today .
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Huntsville Space Command Could Boost Regional Growth in Greater Chattanooga
U.S. Space Command’s move to Huntsville could create jobs, strengthen supply chains and drive growth across the Chattanooga region. Huntsville, Alabama, was already known as the “Rocket City” when the federal government pretty much strapped a rocket to its future growth last year. It was announced in...
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Nucor Towers to expand again with $60 million investment
Growing demand for electrical infrastructure, fueled partly by data centers, is prompting Nucor Towers & Structures to undertake its second expansion in less than a year, company officials said Tuesday after the Decatur Industrial Development Board approved tax abatements for the project. The company, which manufactures steel utility poles and...
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Oil found in Huntsville Fire Department air tanks, firefighters demand answers
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Eighty Huntsville firefighters say equipment meant to keep them safe failed them, and the city did not do enough to help after they raised concerns. David Harer, president of the Professional Firefighters of Alabama and a 23-year captain with Huntsville Fire and Rescue, is representing dozens of his colleagues in the dispute with the department he has served for two decades.
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Monte Sano model homes remain unfinished as neighbors question construction progress
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Model homes at The Summit at Monte Sano remain unfinished, and nearby residents are questioning the lack of construction activity at the Huntsville housing development. Neighbors told WAFF 48 they have not seen substantial construction work in weeks. Developer Ben Jackson disputes suggestions that construction has...
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‘Safe Landing’ documentary spotlights employee ownership at four Huntsville companies
Business owners spend years building their companies, and some choose to give employees a stake in their success. A new documentary will share the stories of four Huntsville aerospace and […] The post ‘Safe Landing’ documentary spotlights employee ownership at four Huntsville companies appeared first on 256 Today .