Top News Links: Thursday, Nov. 21
Blue Cross won't reinstate policies
Despite a request from President Obama to health insurers, asking that they reinstate for a year policies that have been cancelled for failure to meet Affordable Care Act standards, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama says the legal and financial risks are too high. — Birmingham News
Helicopter Maintenance firm set to open in Enterprise
After its parent company inked a deal to borrow $3.5 million from the city of Enterprise, Alabama Aviation Support seems all but certain to open a new helicopter maintenance and repair facility in the Wiregrass city, promising about 200 jobs with pay rates about $24 an hour. — Dothan Eagle
Tyson Foods plans expansion in Blountsville
Tyson Foods has announced plans to expands its operations in Blountsville, adding 50 workers and bringing the chicken processing plant to full capacity. — Cullman Times
Hyundai invests $7 million to improve efficiency
Hyundai has invested $7 million to upgrade its Montgomery facility, working to improve efficiency at the plant that has repeatedly broken production records. — Montgomery Advertiser
Auburn looks to state for help with aviation facility
Less than a year after Auburn University took a serious look at dropping its aviation program, the program is back in full swing and the University hopes to tape state funds to build a permanent facility for it. — Birmingham News
NOLA Fox station partners with Alabama's Raycom
Just a few months after denying it was in a sales deal with Raycom Media, New Orleans' Fox affiliate WVUE has announced it has reached a partnership agreement with the Alabama media group. — Media Bistro
Boeing considering wide-ranging options for 777x build site
Boeing official says U.S. site most likely for building 777x — Huntsville is one of the U.S. sites in consideration — but that the company will pick the site that makes the best sense. — CNBC