Our community members are incredibly resilient – they never lost faith. I worked hand in hand with local officials who were committed to finding a durable solution, especially our Chester County Commissioners, the Governor’s Action Team, and the Chester County Economic Development Council.
When news of a possible acquisition by Piasecki Aircraft Corporation came across my desk, I knew the details of the Heliplex purchase would take months and we had more work to do to ensure a successful outcome. Those months were bittersweet as we wanted to share the exciting developments but also respect the privacy of the business conversations making this economic resurgence possible.
Fast forward to last spring, and the news of the Piasecki Aircraft Corporation’s expansion was finally official! We were ecstatic, and I heard from so many of you who were thrilled, too.
On May 31 of this year, hundreds of us gathered in Coatesville for the official grand opening of the facility. I highly encourage you to watch the video below highlighting that tremendous occasion.