I think this represents a significant entrance into the world of aerospace and aviation for Jackson County. I think it's the tip of the iceberg. The world of aerospace and aviation is going to take notice.

In the wake of Sept. 11 and its severe impacts on commercial aviation, United Technologies turned in another solid quarter,

It's a new technology application in the workforce, and it's a catalyst. It better positions us to be more competitive to compete for other aerospace and aviation technology oriented businesses. Within the larger context this isn't the last aerospace aviation announcement that we will be making in Moss Point. There will be more.

The bridges are not broken, in aviation they must not be broken.

The mastery of the turn is the story of how aviation became practical as a means of transportation. It is the story of how the world became small.

Aviation is proof that given, the will, we have the capacity to achieve the impossible.