Business View Magazine | February 2019

99 Meanwhile, Powell explains that charter and cargo flights, as well as military aircraft, are Tuscaloosa’s mainstays. “Cargo has been a prominent part of our operations since the 1990s, when Mercedes Benz located in Tus- caloosa,” he explains. “And we’ve seen an increased number of suppliers located adja- cent to the Airport that benefit from air cargo to support the operations at Mercedes Benz. So, we set our foundation on being able to accept cargo as they show up at a moment’s notice because it fluctuates how often they may or may not come, since the plant oper- ates in a ‘just-in-time’ manner. We’ve had as many as 120 operations over a couple of month’s span, and we’ve had a couple of months where we don’t see cargo; it depends on what’s going on with our industrial com- munity.” “Military has also been a long part of our history,” Powell continues. “We have a great relationship with Columbus Air Force Base. They’ve been a part of our operation for BUSINESS INCENTIVES THAT GUARANTEE A WIN International Attraction 7 Countries Represented in Manufacturing Establish Your Dynasty. Tuscaloosa, Alabama The City of Champions Taxes and Incentives Competitive Tax Enviroment for New and Established Companies University of Alabama Billions in Economic Impact and Fresh Talent Pool of Employees Top Rated Place to Live Named One of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. by Money Magazine Join our team: www.tuscaloosachamber.com | www.tcida.com