Thrush Aircraft, Inc. manufactures aerial applicators (crop dusters) which are the fastest, most efficient and economical aircraft that are currently operating in over 80 countries around the world. Thrush is known for their structural durability, excellent performance under extreme conditions, and as the only agricultural aircraft in production not subject to airworthiness directives. Thrush Aircraft are used in a variety of ways to include controlling insects, weeds and diseases that threaten crops; planting seeds from the air; fertilizing crops and forests; fighting wild fires, and numerous other jobs. Thrush is equipped with a full complement of machinery including water jet, laser cutter, CNC brake, CNC machining centers, turning centers, roll form, hydro form punch presses, heat treat, age, chem treat processing, etc.