"john smith" wrote:
I saw an announcement two weeks ago in my local newspaper that Airbus
was searching for a site to build a US maintenance base.

Yes. My airport, Mobile Downtown, is in the running. Not sure I'm
crazy about this idea, as GA ramp space might be appropriated for new
facilities. On the other hand, if it boosts the local economy enough,
it might pump up my Bonanza fund.
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Dan
C172RG at BFM