United Rotorcraft at Centennial Airport is converting Black Hawk helicopters into water‑carrying Firehawks, supplying California agencies and building aircraft for Colombia while boosting local aerospace jobs.

Bluhawk announced eight new tenants — led by a planned L.L.Bean — as the Overland Park complex builds toward a larger Phase 2 opening in 2027.

More than 2,000 tourism leaders are in Portland this week for Destinations International’s convention, which organizers say will boost hotel demand and local spending.