Aurora Oregon Firm Buys Army Helicopters

On April 3, 2014April 3, 2014 By Roy WidingIn 97002, Aurora Business News, Aurora Oregon, Aurora Oregon Airport, Aurora Oregon Business, Aurora Oregon News, Columbia Helicopters, Steven Seagal, Under SiegeLeave a comment

Columbia Helicopters based in Aurora, Oregon recently acquired five former army helicopters through a General Services Administration auction. As each craft enters the Columbia Helicopters maintenance facility, technician teams will conduct extensive inspections, including airframes, systems and components to make them airworthy.

As former military aircraft, the helicopters will be operated under restricted Federal Aviation Administration guidelines. This means they will not be used for passenger transport, but for support tasks like aerial firefighting, construction, and functions related to the oil and gas industry. No specific projects have been announced for the recently acquired helicopters, including use for timber transport.

Founded in 1957, Columbia Helicopters is one of Aurora, Oregon’s largest employers. Columbia Helicopters have been featured in Hollywood movies, including Under Siege, Demolition Man, King Kong Lives, Starman and Runaway Train.

For more information about this vital Aurora, Oregon business, visit the Columbia Helicopters website here.

Aurora Airport Approved For Tower

On March 26, 2014March 26, 2014 By Roy WidingIn 97002, Aurora Oregon, Aurora Oregon Airport, Aurora Oregon Business, Aurora Oregon News, Columbia Helicopters, Helicopter Transport Services, VansLeave a comment

News of an air traffic control tower for the Aurora Airport was recently announced.

As the third busiest airport in Oregon, approximately 90,000 landings and takeoffs reportedly occur at Aurora each year. U.S. Senators Wyden and Merkley are on record for supporting the project, which is expected to enhance flight safety. Groundbreaking for the control tower is scheduled sometime in April, with completion expected toward the end of 2014. Read a recent story about the Aurora, Oregon airport tower here.

Support Your Local Library!

On February 6, 2014February 6, 2014 By Roy WidingIn 97002, Aurora Oregon, Aurora Oregon Activities, Aurora Oregon NewsLeave a comment

Do you like to dine, dance and have a good time? Now’s your opportunity, all while helping your local library!

The North Marion Community Library Association is holding a dinner dance this February 15th. Click on the flyer below to enlarge it and for details!

Aurora, Oregon Is In The News

On January 30, 2014 By Roy WidingIn 97002, Aurora Colony, Aurora Oregon, Aurora Oregon Activities, Aurora Oregon History, Aurora Oregon News, Dr. Wilhelm Keil, Keil CemeteryLeave a comment

A recent KGW-TV Channel 8 news story reported by Grant McOmie focuses on the history behind Aurora, Oregon.

Click here or on the photos to view the complete report on Aurora, Oregon history.

Aurora Property Sells For 5 Million Dollars

On January 27, 2014January 27, 2014 By Roy WidingIn 97002, Aurora Business News, Aurora Energy Investments, Aurora Oregon, Aurora Oregon News, Aurora Oregon Properties, Aurora Oregon Property, Aurora Oregon Real Estate, Aurora Oregon Sold PropertiesLeave a comment

Oregon property tax records reveal a new owner for property at the present site of Aurora Acres RV Resort near I-5. The transaction recently closed for a reported price of $5,100,000.

The new owner of record is Aurora Energy Investments, LLC. The intended future use for the site has not been publicly disclosed. State records indicate the new owner has gasoline station affiliations.

Aurora at I-5: A Hotbed of Real Estate Activity
Other noteworthy local real estate activity is happening just a stone’s throw from the Aurora Acres site. This includes the sale of 59+ acres of farmland across Ehlen Road for $900,000 in 2012. More recently was siting of a new Flying J Travel Plaza, in an apparent limited partnership with a Leathers Oil Company affiliate.