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near term projects and what we can ex- [ROGER MESSICK]
pect to see from Westwind? “It is the only privately-developed fa- co-investment in economic and business
cility on the Huntsville Airport through a development projects is not a new one, the
[ROGER MESSICK] small business partnership. Westwind, partnership between Westwind and
“We are prepared not only for the reset Hangar Partners, and Huntsville Interna- Huntsville International Airport clearly
and refurbishment of all the aircraft com- tional Airport pioneered the effort that demonstrates a strong commitment. With
ing out of Iraq and Afghanistan, but we will stimulate more similar developments a twenty year agreement, both of these
are also poised to support a heavy work- here and elsewhere.” parties look forward to many years of
load of aircraft completion for foreign Although the concept of public/private growth and prosperity.
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military sales coming out of Redstone Ar-
senal over the next 10 years. We have
also formed strategic partnerships with
original equipment manufacturers to help
meet the growing foreign demands for
combat-ready aircraft.”
[ROTORCRAFT]
Westwind has been involved in many
projects for the military customer. How
do these projects stand for integration to
the commercial market?
[ROGER MESSICK]
“Our primary focus is on military air-
craft, but the FAA certification allows us
to work on modifications for commercial
aircraft when needed.”
[ROTORCRAFT]
What is Westwind's customer support
commitment?
[ROGER MESSICK]
“In addition to pursuing work for the
hangar, we have a full support team that
can deploy anywhere in world. We have
provided field teams all throughout the
U.S., Egypt, Jordan, Australia, Japan, and
can go anywhere our customers need us.”
[ROTORCRAFT]
We have seen a wonderful partnership
develop between Westwind and the
Huntsville community. How important is
having the local community's support as
you grow this company?
[ROGER MESSICK]
“We have been very successful here be-
cause of our relationships and partnerships
with our suppliers and other local busi-
ness around Redstone Arsenal/ Huntsville
area.”
[ROTORCRAFT]
We hear that Westwind is the only pri-
vately held company at the Huntsville In-
ternational Airport, is that truly the case?
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