Letter To Boeing Touts The State As Planemaker Seeks Manufacturing Site

Citing “miles wide and miles deep” support for aerospace manufacturing, Washington’s federal delegation made their case Monday in a letter to The Boeing Company to base 777X production in Washington State. The state’s delegation of two senators and 10 representatives told Boeing that when it comes to aerospace, “no state’s federal delegation can compare to our enthusiasm and commitment.”

"Washington is the aerospace capital of the world, and our delegation is committed to ensuring that the aerospace industry can continue to grow in Washington State. For the last century, Boeing and Washington state have been true partners," the letter states. "Thanks to this successful partnership, the women and men at Boeing and its suppliers in Washington State make the best airplanes in the world.

"While we recognize that the Boeing Company faces an increasingly competitive environment and must undertake a thorough process to determine where to place production, we are confident that a full analysis of options will show that Washington State stands apart from the competition.

“Our state’s history of aviation excellence, our experienced workforce, our delegation’s track record of supporting the aerospace industry in the state, and our leaders’ unwavering commitment to supporting growth in aviation make Washington the right place to bring the production of the 777X and its composite wing,” the members wrote.

The letter is signed by Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell and Reps. Rick Larsen, WA-02, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, WA-05, Suzan DelBene, WA-01, Jaime Herrera Beutler, WA-03, Doc Hastings, WA-04, Derek Kilmer, WA-06, Jim McDermott, WA-07, Dave Reichert, WA-08, Adam Smith, WA-09, and Denny Heck, WA-10.

(777X image provided by Boeing)

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