The Aviation and Aerospace Industry Brunswick Landing: Maine s Center for Innovation

The Aviation and Aerospace Industry Brunswick Landing: Maine s Center for Innovation Brunswick June 2012 Revised: 091010

Brunswick Landing: Maine s Center for Innovation is a progressive and innovative location for your aviation or aerospace company. The aviation complex, now known as Brunswick Executive Airport (BXM), is part of a broader high-tech business campus that includes the expansion of the advanced composites cluster in midcoast Maine, the Maine Advanced Technology Education Center (MATEC), and the Brunswick Renewable Energy Center. The Aviation and Aerospace Industry Brunswick Landing: Maine s Center for Innovation The assets at Brunswick Landing can meet the needs of the aviation and aerospace industry with ample hangar space, maintenance facilities and professionally appointed administrative offices. Not only are the facilities state-of-the-art, the region has a highly skilled and dedicated workforce and a healthy supply of affordable housing. Maine s Supportive Tax Structure Businesses looking to expand to Maine will be happy to know that Maine has no sales and use tax on aircraft purchases and parts! This supportive tax structure makes Maine more competitive in the aviation industry. Brunswick Executive Airport is located at Brunswick Landing Brunswick Executive Airport (BXM) is integrated into the communities of Bath, Brunswick and Topsham which are located in the beautiful Midcoast region of Maine - just 30 minutes from Portland and less than two hours from Boston. 70 percent of the State s population is within commuting distance of this region with easy access to I-295, I-95 and U.S. Route 1. Key Features of the Aviation Complex The 800 acre (323.748 hec) aviation facility is made up of: - Two 8,000 foot (2438.4 m) runways - 500,000 square feet (46451.52 sq m) of hangar space - Over 103 acres (41.7 hectares) of runways and aircraft parking apron space - Advanced glycol recovery de-icing system exceeding EPA and FAA standards - Jet engine test and maintenance facilities - Ground support equipment maintenance facilities - Instrument Approaches fully compatible with FAA standards - ILS (Mk 20A) and GPS (RNAV/LPV) 2

Did you know... There are over 68,000 registered general aviation aircraft located within 500 miles (805 km) of Brunswick Landing. See below. Aircraft Licensed within 500 miles of Brunswick, ME United States (2012) State Total Aircraft Maine 1,815 New Hampshire 1,975 Vermont 873 Massachusetts 4,165 Connecticut 3,047 Rhode Island 475 New York 8,771 Delaware 12,968 Pennsylvania 8,067 Maryland 3,217 New Jersey 4,394 Total within 49,767 500 miles of Brunswick, Maine inside the US Source: FAA Database/Total Registered Aircraft. (Total US Registration: 363,127) Aircraft Licensed within 500 miles of Brunswick, ME Canada (2012) Province or Total Region Aircraft Ontario 10,588 Quebec 7,108 Atlantic Provinces 1,495 Total within 500 19,191 miles of Brunswick, Maine in Canada Source: Canadian Civil Aircraft Registration. (Total Canadian Registration: 35,135) Total Aircraft within 500 miles (US+Canada) 68,958 3

Regional Demographics (2011) The communities in the midcoast region offer a high quality of life, a hardworking and skilled labor force, excellent educational resources and an innovative business climate. The region is home to a number of major employers, including L.L. Bean and Bath Iron Works. Bath, Brunswick and Topsham are the major communities in the region. Counties: Cumberland and Sagadahoc Regional Population: 397.8 sq miles (1030.297 km 2 ) Population Density: 226.95 sq miles (587.797 km 2 ) Median Age: 41.6 years Median Income: $45,708 Largest Nearby Cities - Lewiston/Auburn: 19 miles (30.58 km) - Augusta (Capitol of Maine): 30 miles (48.28 km) - Portland: 35 miles (56.32 km) - Boston: 130 miles (225.30 km) - New York City: 350 miles (563.27 km) - Situated within commuting distance of 70% of Maine s population Source: Maine Department of Labor, Sperling Best Places Access to Base Airport Access - Brunswick Executive Airport - BXM (on site) - Portland International Jetport: 35 miles (56.32 km) - Manchester Boston Regional Airport: 120 miles (193.121 km) - Logan International Airport Boston: 135 miles (217.261 km) Rail Access - Truck-to-Rail inter modal facility located in Auburn which is 20 miles west of Brunswick - Active rail adjacent to property - Amtrak Downeaster (Fall 2012) Port Access - Portland International Marine Terminal - Portland Ocean Terminal (Pier 1 and 2) - 30 miles south of Brunswick Major Industries The region enjoys a blend of traditional industries with emerging technologies. Such industries include: - Aerospace - Boat and shipbuilding - Composites and marine services - Financial services - Health services - Education Source: Maine Department of Labor 4 Electricity (Distribution) Natural Gas Water Sewer Telephone Broadband Cable Utilities MRRA Maine Natural Gas MRRA MRRA FairPoint Communications FairPoint Communications, Oxford Networks, GWI Comcast Work Force Training Programs When locating to Brunswick Landing, you will have access to a highly skilled and qualified work force and several customizable training resources just outside the door. Customized state training programs meet the business demands for a highly skilled, technical workforce including training, reimbursement, and apprenticeship programs. The following education and training programs will be integrated into the business landscape at NASB. Maine Quality Centers Program - Through its Community College System, Maine offers free training and education for qualified new and expanding businesses. Under the Maine Quality Centers program, businesses - or consortia of small businesses - creating a minimum of eight new full-time jobs are eligible for customized recruitment, high-performance skills, or customized technical training. Maine Advanced Technology & Engineering Campus (MATEC) - A joint higher education venture of the University of Maine and Southern Maine Community College. Technology Occupations Through Pathways Strategies (Tops) TOPS provides 50% wage reimbursements for up to 13 weeks and classroom training cost reimbursement for upgrading work forces skills or skill gaps for an employer s needs for Maine resident hires. Colleges and Universities Nearby Bowdoin College Southern New Hampshire University Southern Maine Community College (on site) University of Maine (on site)

Labor Pool for Aviation Technicians in Maine (September 2011) Occupational Title Employment Statewide (50 mile radius) Employment Median Wage Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 100 190 $44,030 Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers 1,090 1740 $39,350 Industrial Machinery Mechanics 720 1,100 $39,840 Motorboat Mechanics 170 280 $38,410 Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and 1,090 1,740 $39,350 Installers Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 3,030 5,020 $32,480 Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators 210 460 $40,720 Automotive Specialty Technicians 2,420 3,770 $32,450 Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, 90 120 $40,700 Except Mechanical Door Automotive Master Mechanics 2,420 3770 $32,450 Maintenance Workers, Machinery 110 350 $38,040 Farm Equipment Mechanics 40 90 $29,150 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related 50 140 $33,320 Repairers Medical Equipment Repairers 120 140 $36,880 Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine 70 Data not $39,580 Setters, Operators, and Tenders available Motorcycle Mechanics 70 90 $32,140 Total Skilled Workers 11,800 19,000 Source: Maine Department of Labor Labor Force, Employment and Unemployment (April 2012) Civilian Labor Force Number Employed Number Unemployed Unemployment Rate Bath 4,529 4,179 350 7.7% Brunswick 9,553 8,857 696 7.3% Topsham 4,473 4,126 347 7.8% Region (2010) 34,615 32,385 2,230 6.4% Maine (2010) 709,873 658,708 51,165 7.2% US (2010) 154,365,000 141,865,000 12,500,000 8.1% Source: Maine Department of Labor Education (2011) Bath Brunswick Topsham US 2 yr College Grad. 7.98% 6.48% 8.76% 7.47% 4 yr College Grad. 15.19% 22.45% 21.97% 17.42% Graduate Degrees 10.76% 17.53% 11.21% 10.12% High School Grad. 92.66% 91.69% 94.33% 84.72% Source: Sperling s Best Places 5

Key Assets of the Aviation Complex Runways Two 8,000 foot (2,438 meters) runways, 200 feet (60.96 meters) wide, with over 103 acres of taxiways and apron space. The condition of the runways has been rated excellent. The runways at NASB are long and wide enough to accommodate most civilian aircraft. Airforce 1 has landed here several times. Ground Support Equipment Building #86 (1992) 31,980 Sq. Ft. (2,971.04 sq m) 246 x 130 x 38 (74.98mX39.62mX11.58m) Current Uses: Service shop for ground service equipment. Service bays, de-icing bays, service shops, administrative office, paint booth, blast room, wash bays. Accessible only by the airfield and located within the flight line. Operations/Control Tower Building #200 (1954/ Improved 1985) 22,409 Sq. Ft. (2,081.86 sq m) 203 x 77 x 62 (61.87mX23.47mX18.90m) Current Uses: Air operations, Administrative offices, terminal reception area and storage areas. Located at the north end of the complex, the facility contains a former air traffic control tower and a passenger terminal area. Fire rescue adjacent to Building #200. 6

Key Assets of the Aviation Complex Hangar 4 and Building #250 (1955/1985) 184,400 Sq. Ft. (17,132 sq m) 267 x 521 x 57 (81.38mX158.8mX17.37m) Door height: 40 feet (12.19m) Current Uses: The hangar deck is capable of accommodating two aircraft. Aircraft maintenance is on the first floor with administrative offices located on the second floor. The facility was constructed as part of the original base development in the 1940s. Attached to Hangar 4 is the base headquarters, located in Building #250, which contains approximately 90,000 square feet of shop and administration space. The office facility currently houses administration, command staff, and IT/data processing. Hangar 5 (1982) 163,454 Sq. Ft. (15,186 sq m) 866 x 194 x 57 (263.96mX59.13mX17.37m) Door height: 44 feet (13.41m) Current Uses: Hangar 5 contains seven bays used for aircraft maintenance. Support and administration (for up to 850 people) in two wings with three hangars each. One shared corrosion control bay, staff support, locker rooms, training rooms, maintenance shops. Maintenance shops are located on the ground floor with administrative space located on the second floor. Hangar 6 (2005) 166,335 Sq. Ft. (15,453 sq m) 870 x 205 x 97 (265.96mX62.48mX29.57m Door height: 47 feet (14.33m) Current Uses: Hangar 6 is the newest of the base s hangar facilities, having opened in January 2005 and contains six aircraft bays capable of handling both the existing P-3 aircraft as well as the new B-737-800 MMA aircraft, fully equipped maintenance shops and administration space. 7

Brunswick Business Incentives A number of business incentives for new, relocating and existing businesses are offered by the midcoast community and the State of Maine. Pine Tree Redevelopment Zones (PTZ) - Tax rebate and reimbursement program offered by the State. Created in 2006, the PTZ includes approximately 1,000 acres at Brunswick Landing. Redevelopment in the PTZ reduces the tax burden for qualified businesses through a variety of exemptions, reimbursements and credits: Corporate Income Tax Credit Qualified companies will receive a 100% Maine State corporate income tax exemption for years 1-5 of their Maine based operation. Qualified companies will receive a 50% Maine State corporate income tax exemption for years 6-10 of their Maine based operation. Insurance Tax Credit - Qualified companies will receive a 100% tax credit benefit on insurance premiums for up to five years. Sales and Use Tax Exemption Qualified companies will receive a 100% State of Maine sales tax exemption on all equipment and building supplies for years 1-10 of their Maine based operation. Employment Tax Increment Financing Qualified companies will be reimbursed 80% of a qualified employee s personal state income tax obligation. For example, if an employee s State personal income tax obligation for a year is $2000, the State will return $1,600 to the company. If a company has ten similar employees, the company will receive $16,000. Employment Wage Subsidy and Training Funds - Employers can qualify for up to 12 weeks of new hire wage reimbursement at 50% of wages, plus training and education subsidies. Maine Apprenticeship Program - Maine works together with employers to cover the costs of customized, on-the-job training and classroom programs aimed at providing employees with professional credentials. Foreign Trade Zone - The Brunswick Landing will be a designated a Foreign Trade Zone. New Market Tax Credit (NMTC) - A federal program that benefits companies locating to Brunswick Landing. A business is only required to repay about 70% of loans that are funded by NMTC investors. Source: Maine Department of Economic and Community Development. For more information contact: Steve Levesque, Executive Director 2 Pegasus St., Suite 1, Unit 200 Brunswick, ME 04011 www.mrra.us Telephone: 207-798-6512 Fax: 207-798-6510 Email: info@mrra.us MRRA is responsible for managing the transition of NASB and its Topsham Annex from military to civilian use.