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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 […]

Big shout out to The Herald in Everett for their special section in today’s Sunday edition about aerospace and its impacts here in Everett and beyond. “Maximizing aerospace” is an entire section with at least 10 stories by Michelle Dunlop covering virtually every aspect of the impact aerospace has on our area. There’s also a […]

This week volunteers from the Boeing company are fanning out at area middle and high schools to promote engineering and technical careers. In just the Everett School District alone there will be 39 presentations made by 69 volunteers at five different schools. One of the Boeing engineering volunteers is Aaron Harrison of Everett. Here’s his […]

Here’s the official statement from Elizabeth Fischtziur at Boeing on the accident at the Everett Plant… At approximately 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, an industrial accident occurred at the Everett site involving a contracted employee. Boeing’s emergency medical team responded and administered aid until the local municipal paramedics arrived. The individual was then transported to […]

Got word today that Boeing plans to demolish their existing delivery center at the north end of Paine Field and build a bigger center in its place. Here’s the official word from Boeing… The EDC plays a critical role in Boeing’s Everett site operations, serving as the hub for delivering 747, 767, 777 and 787 […]

Some more signs of life in the jumbo jet delivery department at Everett’s Boeing plant. Not only did Cargolux take delivery of its first 747-8 yesterday but they took a second one this afternoon and a second 787 was delivered today to All Nippon Airways. Jon Ostrower has a story in his Flightblogger blog today […]

A little rain and wind won’t stop the delivery ceremony this morning for the Boeing 787. Click here to be taken to the live webcast. [ad#Google Adsense]

Delivery ceremony all set for Monday and in spite of all the online rumors, President Obama not expected. The Boeing company today released a cool video of the final inspection of the 787 set for delivery to All Nippon Airways on Monday. It gives you an up close view of what the inspectors look at […]

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 […]