If you build it, Ohio will come.
Airbus helicopters announced today that the Ohio State Highway Patrol has ordered the first H125 AStar helicopter to be produced at the company’s new final assembly line at its Lowndes County facility.
While the local facility has partially assembled two of the company’s helicopters, the new final assembly line will allow the facility to complete the work on the H125 AStar helicopters. Company officials say this will allow for shorter delivery times, increased customization and better customer support.
The H125 line is part of a 40-acre facility located at the Lowndes County Industrial Park. The plant also produces the UH72A Lakota for the Army.
The Ohio State Highway Patrol currently operates two other Airbus helicopters, which are used for a variety of purposes, including patrol, searches, photo missions and marijuana eradication.
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