Bell Helicopter has been approved for $6 million dollars for a new facility.  The AEDC board approved the money yesterday.

The facility will be for renovations and reconstruction of helicopter equipment.  Officials say it will create 50 jobs and will help keep existing jobs.

The AEDC is also giving Amarillo College almost 3 million dollars for a new facility.  It will used to train potential Bell employees.

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