Yesterday was the court date for the protesters who protested against Aero Contractors’s support of the CIA’s extraordinary rendition (i.e., torture) flights. The protesters were looking forward to their day in court, as it offered them a chance to shine more light on Aero’s role in the torture flights.
The protesters were planning a similar protest at Aero’s hanger at the Kinston Regional Jetport today. This is where Aero bases its Boeing 737, which is too large for the Johnston runway. Other than the groundbreaking of their new hanger at Kinston, Aero has maintained a low profile around Kinston.
I hope that with more publicity Aero will be convinced to get out of the torture flight business. Shame on Johnston County and the state of North Carolina for turning a blind eye to this abhorrent practice.