Bentley wants Airbus suppliers

MOBILE, Ala. -- Gov. Robert Bentley said courting Airbus suppliers is as important as winning the Airbus assembly line. "As important as bringing Airbus is," Bentley said in a phone interview with WPMI-TV, "the suppliers are just as important." Bentley said Florida and Mississippi are racing to grab companies that make up the jetliner's supply chain, and he has has been chatting with representatives since the Farnborough Airshow last month. (Source: WPMI-TV, 08/07/12) Previous