July 23, 2010

SENATOR COLLINS APPLAUDS PLANS FOR NEW COMPANY AT FORMER BRUNSWICK NAVAL AIR STATION

U.S. Senator Susan Collins applauded the announcement that Kestrel Aircraft Company has selected Brunswick Landing, the former Brunswick Naval Air Station, as its location for a new manufacturing facility.

In a statement read during today's announcement ceremony, Senator Collins said; "This is truly a milestone in the redevelopment efforts of Brunswick Naval Air Station. Kestrel's plan to locate here and potentially create more than 300 good paying, high quality jobs, is a testament to both our skilled and dedicated workforce and Kestrel's keen business insight. Kestrel's decision to join Brunswick Landing also compliments the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority's goal to attract business in the composite and aviation technologies sector. Clearly, this is winning combination and we welcome Kestrel to Maine."

According to the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority, Kestrel has entered into a lease option for Hangar #6, which is a 170,000 square foot aviation maintenance facility that was built in 2004.