You could say economic development in Region VI is flying high. The Mid-Atlantic Aerospace Complex at Benedum Airport employs more than 1,200 people. Ten million cubic yards of dirt are being moved around the airport these days as construction continuous on a runway expansion and a 45-acre industrial park with a taxiway to the main runway. These improvements will make the Benedum Airport a prime location for aircraft repair companies and airfreight operators. One of our driving forces was the needs of commuter-class aircraft.
Most larger airlines do their own repair work, but the commuter-class aircraft.
Most larger airlines do their own repair work, but the commuter class aircraft must go to several sites for maintenance-one for painting, another place for avionics. The concept is a one-stop shop for that class of aircraft. The National Guard has a substantial contract with Benedum industries to rebuild aircraft there. With seven hospitals in the region, health care is a growth industry. These facilities are starting to work in tandem.