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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