Hampton Roads may keep aircraft carrier and the jobs that come with it

Senator Jim WebbThe planned relocation of a naval aircraft from Norfolk to Mayport, Fla. has been pushed to 2019, meaning it may not happen at all.

Citing the delay and noting that the Navy has other pressing needs, U.S. Sen. Jim Webb, a former secretary of the Navy said, "it appears the relocation of an aircraft carrier from Norfolk to Mayport is unlikely to happen."

That's good news for Hampton Roads, because the loss of a carrier would cost the area 6,000 jobs and $425 million in annual revenue.

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Posted on Friday, April 23, 2010 - 10:07am