Budget gives DOD funding for 20 Lakotas this year
Compromise in the nation’s capital will lead to more Lakotas being assembled in Columbus than previously forecasted.
Eurocopter on verge of Lakota contract with Thailand
The fight to sustain production of the UH-72 Lakota, which is manufactured in Columbus, may be helped pending U.S. Congress’ approval of a foreign military sale of six helicopters to the government of Thailand.
Eurocopter lands deal to build six helicopters
American Eurocopter officials announced earlier this week that Arizona-based aviation company Pylon Aviation has placed an order for six new AS350 helicopters.
Hundreds rally for Eurocopter
A contingent of American Eurocopter employees and executives, as well as family members and state leaders, came together Wednesday to call on Congress to reconsider spending cuts that would slash production of the UH-72A Lakota Helicopter.
Sequester threatens production at Columbus Eurocopter
Earlier this week, Sean O’Keefe, American Eurocopter parent company CEO , said cuts to the Pentagon budget under the “sequester” budget reduction plan could force the company to slash production of the UH-72 Lakota helicopter, which is produced at its Columbus facility.
Spears takes over for Gerard at Eurocopter
The head of American Eurocopter’s Lakota helicopter production facility is leaving the company, officials announced Monday.
Eurocopter rings in new year with new contract
EADS North America started the new year with a contract to build 12 more UH-72A light utility “Lakota” helicopters for the U.S. Army at Columbus’ American Eurocopter plant.
Eurocopter’s Lowndes plant gets $67 million contract to upgrade helicopters
The U.S. Army has awarded EADS North America a 67 million contract for the supply of Mission Equipment Packages (MEP) on UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters to be operated by Army National Guard Security and Support Battalions (SS Battalions).
EADS North America CEO survives Alaska plane crash; ex-senator killed
A plane carrying nine people — including former Sen. Ted Stevens and CEO of defense contractor EADS North America Sean O’Keefe — crashed in southwest Alaska, killing five people on board, authorities said Tuesday.
Good business makes for busy airports
Golden Triangle Regional Airport is a prime example of how good business makes for a busy airport.
After shaky start, Eurocopter a top industry
Everyone loves a winner. And the Golden Triangle is home to one member of a globally successful team.
American Eurocopter celebrates its 100th helicopter delivery at Lowndes County plant
American Eurocopter celebrated a milestone Thursday at its Lowndes County plant.