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Boeing Press Release On Moving 787 Out Of Everett

October 1, 2020

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This is what Boeing had to say this morning. As the airline industry continues to address the impact of COVID-19, The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] said today it will consolidate production of 787 jets at its facility in North Charleston, S.C., starting in mid-2021, according to the company’s best estimate. The decision comes as the […]

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Port Of Everett CEO Calls Boeing’s 787 Move “A Devastating Loss”

September 30, 2020

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Starting to get in reaction today to the report in the Wall Street Journal that Boeing is moving all 787 Dreamliner Production work out of Everett and to South Carolina. This just in to MyEverettnews.com from the Port of Everett. “If today’s news reports on the 787 move proves true, this would be a devastating […]

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787 Production Could Move Out Of Everett

July 29, 2020

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In a message to employees today Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun issued a bleak outlook for commercial airplane production which may directly affect operations in Everett, Washington. That includes the possibility that all 787 assembly work would take place in South Carolina. (The 787-10 is only built at the South Carolina plant so if operations were […]

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Dreamliner With Massive Decal On Display In Everett Next Week

September 12, 2019

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Word in from the Boeing Company that a 787 with a special livery that is a decal as opposed to paint will be on display next week at the Future of Flight. Here’s more: In August 2019, the 787 Dreamliner program rolled out a special pink and purple design on the largest decal ever on […]

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787 Technical Workers in Everett May Soon Be Getting Lay Off Notices – The Seattle Times

April 10, 2013

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Our news partner, The Seattle Times, is reporting that technical workers and engineers on the 787 program may soon be getting layoff notices. Here’s the link to their story written by Dominic Gates. Last month machinists union members were notified that their ranks may be reduced as well. While there are currently 42,000 employees at […]

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Boeing Everett Surge Line Adding to 787 Production Increase

November 12, 2012

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787 Dreamliners are now being churned out at three different locations at Everett’s Boeing Plant. The main line at the 40-26 building and the Modification Center off 112th street are operating at capacity. Now the new surge line is up and running at full steam. Boeing today said they are officially increasing production to five […]

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Boeing Announces 787 Flight Certification Tests Complete

August 17, 2011

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Boeing announced today that they have completed final flight certification tests on the 787 Dreamliner with Rolls Royce engines. Here’s a link to the video and complete rundown of how the final certification flight played out. The FAA still needs to give final approval but Boeing expects to deliver their first 787 to ANA next […]

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Boeing’s Delayed Deliveries Lead to 2 Million Dollar Shortfall for Everett’s Current Budget.

March 3, 2011

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It what she called, “very depressing numbers” Everett Chief Financial Officer Debra Bryant told the Everett City Council Wednesday night that current B&O collections are two million dollars under projections due to Boeing’s delays on delivering aircraft, especially the 787. Everett can’t collect the B&O tax on planes delivered out of Everett until the sale […]

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