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AHRTC Groundbreaking August 13, 2026

North Wind Breaks Ground on AHRTC

Minnesota center will pair independent testing expertise with research and a growing aerospace workforce to modernize ground-testing infrastructure

North Wind, an independent leader in aerospace testing, today broke ground on the North Wind Aerospace & Hypersonic Research and Testing Complex (AHRTC). 

Ribbon Cutting August 6, 2026

Celebrating New NASA Research Facility

Company designed core wind tunnel systems that transformed the structure into a fully operational flight research facility

North Wind today highlighted its central engineering role in NASA’s new Flight Dynamics Research Facility (FDRF) following a last week’s ribbon-cutting ceremony at NASA’s Langley Research Center.

Press Release Image 2 January 21, 2026

Celebrating Major Milestone

$1.4 billion investment in Minnesota will transform long-unused land into one of the nation’s most advanced aerospace testing centers

North Wind announced today it has hosted federal, state, and local leaders, community members, and project partners to recognize the Minnesota Aerospace Complex and those who made it possible.

Lab December 15, 2025

Finance & Commerce - Land Purchase

St. Paul-based North Wind has closed on the land it needs to develop a $1 billion aerospace research and testing facility at UMore Park in Rosemount, a project that’s expected to begin next year after environmental cleanup.

North Wind has closed on the land it needs to develop a $1 billion aerospace research and testing facility at UMore Park in Rosemount, a project that’s expected to begin next year.

Press Release Image 2 December 12, 2025

Celebrating Major Milestone

A $1 billion investment in Minnesota, the MAC will be the most advanced aerospace testing facility in the U.S.

North Wind announced today it has hosted federal, state, and local leaders, community members, and project partners to recognize the Minnesota Aerospace Complex and those who made it possible.