Congressman Rick Larsen's Online Office

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement on today’s announcement from Boeing that the company will purchase a South Carolina facility from Vought Aircraft Industries Inc.:  

“I hope that today’s announcement is a step toward solving Boeing’s global supply chain problems that have plagued the 787 program. We need the 787 program to succeed to keep good-paying jobs here in Snohomish County.

“I stand ready to help Boeing, the union, local leaders and any and all stakeholders as we work together to keep these jobs here in our community. 

“Washington state’s aerospace workers are the best in the world, and we have the infrastructure and workforce ready, willing and able to make the 787 a reality.”

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