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 plant to add assembly line
Eurocopter officials announced Friday that the partial assembly line for AS350 helicopters produced at the Columbus plant will be upgraded into a full assembly line.
Our view: More plowshares, fewer swords
When the increasingly infamous sequester officially began in March, the sky did not fall. Well, it didn’t fall right away.
Eurocopter lands $80-million contract
American Eurocopter has landed an $80-million contract to supply 22 new helicopters for a prominent medical transport service, the company announced Friday.
Job training helps employees prepare for new careers
Judy Flynn spent 19 years working at United Technologies in Columbus. Then she found out the plant was closing. Fearful of not finding a new job at the age of 48, Flynn decided to send her resume to American Eurocopter.
Eurocopter GM speaks on success of Columbus operations
When people think of American Eurocopter, they often think of military aircraft, but the company’s Columbus facility manufactures helicopters which are used every day for a wide range of purposes, from law enforcement to corporate, commercial and business use.
Eurocopter and Severstal receive defense awards
A couple of Lowndes County businesses have been recognized for supporting their employees, who are in service to the country.
Eurocopter delivers 200th helicopter
One of the area’s leading aerospace developers commemorated a 200th milestone with a reception Thursday morning.