Bankstown. 'Great news for airport'

Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown has completed the leasing arrangements with aviation manufacturer Quickstep Technologies Pty Ltd. “The completion of this deal is great news for the airport and the local economy. The addition of Quickstep to the Bankstown Airport precinct complements the existing array of world leading aviation manufacturers.” said Colin Grove, CEO, Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown. In February 2011, Quickstep secured an agreement with Northrop Grumman Corporation, to manufacture parts for the international F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, over the next 20 years, he said. ”Quickstep anticipates a local workforce at the site of 150 people. After an extensive fit out of the premises, the company aims to begin transfer of operations [from Western Australia] to the site throughout 2012,” Mr Grove said.