New airplane manufacturer eyes Superior, could mean up to 600 new jobs

Kestrel Aircraft, led by the founder and former chief of Duluth-based Cirrus Aviation, is negotiating with the city and state over a possible manufacturing facility in Superior. The deal isn't final yet, but the city's mayor says an announcement could come in weeks.

Author:: BMTN Staff
Updated:: Mar 8, 2018
Original:: Dec 30, 2011

Kestrel Aircraft, led by the founder and former chief of Duluth-based Cirrus Aviation, is negotiating with the city and state over a possible manufacturing facility in Superior. The deal isn't final yet, but the city's mayor says an announcement could come in weeks.

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