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Friday, March 23, 2007 Columbia Aircraft furloughs 185 workers By FlyingNews @ 10:31 AM :: 381 Views :: 0 Comments :: General Aviation, Small Aircraft Manufacturers   Two weeks after laying off 59 employees, Bend-based Columbia Aircraft Manufacturing Corp. announced an unusual 4- to 6-week furlough of 185 workers - with continued benefits, training and cash incentives to return - what the firm called a "temporary workforce alignment ... to position the company for success and growth." The firm also announced a new chief executive officer, Wan Majid, and the departure of long-time President and CEO Bing Lantis, as well as a new "chief restructuring officer" and other executives.

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