Aurora, Oregon State Airport Tower Update

On October 1, 2014October 1, 2014 By Roy WidingIn 97002, Aurora Oregon, Aurora Oregon Airport, Aurora Oregon Airport Control Tower, Aurora Oregon Airport Tower, Aurora Oregon Business, Aurora Oregon News, Aurora State AirportLeave a comment

With completion scheduled for Spring, 2015, construction continues on the Aurora, Oregon State Airport control tower.

Aurora Oregon, Aurora Oregon State Airport, Aurora Oregon Airport Tower, Aurora Oregon State Airport Tower Construction, 97002 — Construction Toward A Crowning Achievement Continues on the Aurora, Oregon Airport Tower

Airport safety supporters deem the upgrade vital, since the Aurora State Airport is considered the third busiest in Oregon.

The new Aurora control tower will provide air traffic controllers with greatly improved views of take offs, taxiing and landings. In addition to enhanced safety, the new control tower could provide a financial boost to greater Aurora, Oregon with what some suggest could pave the way for more economic growth.

Aurora Oregon, Aurora State Airport, Aurora Oregon State Airport, Aurora Oregon Airport Tower, 97002 — Proposed Overhead Site Layout of Aurora State Airport Tower

The Aurora, Oregon State Airport control tower will be 70 feet high with a workspace of approximately 5,600 square feet. Centrex Construction of Tigard is the general contractor.

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.

The Aurora Airport Is In The News

On September 27, 2013September 27, 2013 By Roy WidingIn Aerometal International, Aurora Oregon, Aurora Oregon Airport, Aurora Oregon Business, Aurora Oregon News, Columbia Helicopters, Connect Oregon, Helicopter Transport Services, Vans, Wilson ElectricLeave a comment

A recent article was featured in the Canby Herald newspaper with the headline: Aurora State Airport: Finding Its Economic Footing.

The news story provides an insightful look into changes coming to the Aurora Airport. A nice summary of the article is also found in the report’s opening paragraph:

Quietly, underneath the radar, so to speak, the Aurora State Airport has been busy expanding its economic influence in Canby, Wilsonville and the surrounding area.

Read the full article here.

Local Helicopter Firm Readies For Arrival

On February 13, 2013 By Roy WidingIn Aurora Oregon, Aurora Oregon Airport, Aurora Oregon Business, Aurora Oregon News, Helicopter Transport ServicesLeave a comment

Visitors driving through rural Aurora along Keil Road may have noticed a brand new unoccupied building located there. That complex is the new location of Helicopter Transport Services just southeast of the Aurora State Airport.

Helicopter Transport Services says this new facility will consolidate their U.S. operations into one state-of-the-art 200,000+ square foot hangar capable of coordinating, housing, and supporting their entire heavy lift fleet.

A formal ‘move-in’ date has not yet been publicly announced. Like so many other ‘well-wishers,’ AuroraOregon.com eagerly awaits the arrival of our newest neighbor, Helicopter Transport Services.

Aurora Area Corridor

On November 29, 2012November 29, 2012 By Roy WidingIn Aurora Oregon, Aurora Oregon Business, Aurora Oregon NewsLeave a comment

The highway corridor between Aurora and Woodburn is receiving statewide attention. Some have suggested a walking/bike path along Highway 99e between the two towns. Tell us your view in this new AuroraOregon.com poll:

Click here to learn more about the Oregon 99e Woodburn to Aurora corridor.