Airforce One: Made in Washington.

Jan 30, 2015 | Aerospace

For 53 years all of the Presidents of the United States’ planes have been made in Washington. As the current Airforce One fleet is scheduled for an upgrade they are once again turning to Boeing to make the specialized aircraft. The newly redesigned jetliner will...

Increased airplane production on the horizon.

Jan 28, 2015 | Aerospace, Why Washington?

A record number of aircraft rolled off production lines in Washington State in 2014 accounting for 95.4% of all Boeing’s airplane production.  And over the next 5 years, Boeing has projected an increase in production of jetliners to 900 per year by 2020. While...

737 MAX draws UK manufacturer to Washington.

Jan 12, 2015 | Aerospace

GKN, an aerospace supplier based in the United Kingdom, announced they will open a facility for final assembly and painting of 737 MAX winglets in Sumner, Washington. Proximity to the Boeing Renton plant and access to customized training for new employees were key...

Made in Washington.

Jan 7, 2015 | Aerospace, Made In Washington

Boeing airplanes have become synonymous with Seattle and for good reason. From the design of the first Boeing jets in the 1950s to production of the 737 — the best selling airplane of all time — and today’s revolutionary composite commercial...