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Second 787 assembly line goes to South Carolina

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Oct 28, 2009 a 2:16 PM PST
In a blow to the Puget Sound area, Boeing announced Wednesday it will build its second assembly line in South Carolina. In addition to serving as a location for final assembly of 787 Dreamliners, the...more facility also will have the capability to support the testing and delivery of the airplanes, the company said.

United Airlines retires its last 737

Oct 28, 2009 a 10:44 PM PST
United Airlines is retiring its last Boeing 737. The airline is flying the last of its 737s from Washington to San Francisco on Wednesday, with several stops in between.

Report: Boeing talks with union on 787 line falter

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Oct 28, 2009 a 7:30 AM PST
Boeing is nearing a decision on where to open a second production line for the new 787 jetliner, and it appears that Everett is out of the running. "I think it's over," Aviation analyst Scott Hamilton said. "Based on the information that I've got... this is going to go to South Carolina."

Northrop: plan for $35 billion tanker deal favors Boeing

Oct 28, 2009 a 4:45 PM PST
Northrop Grumman Corp. says a disputed $35 billion Air Force contract competition prioritizes cheaper tankers over vital needs like refueling planes in flight, which could end up favoring rival Boeing Co.

S. Carolina approves incentive package for Boeing

Oct 28, 2009 a 2:21 PM PST
The approval Wednesday came at the end of a two-day session that also gave a nod to a bill that would extend jobless benefits for some state residents. Both measures head to Republican Gov. Mark Sanford.

Lawmakers criticize bid for $35B tanker contract

Oct 27, 2009 a 5:36 PM PST
Lawmakers from Washington to Alabama are raising serious concerns over a troubled $35 billion tanker competition between rivals Boeing Co. and Northrop Grumman Corp.

South Carolina prepping incentives for Boeing

Oct 27, 2009 a 8:59 AM PST
South Carolina state senators have given initial approval to an economic incentive package that appears tailored to bring a massive Boeing assembly facility to Charleston.

Boeing nears decision on second 787 line

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Oct 21, 2009 a 7:15 AM PST
Boeing CEO McNerney said the company expects to announce the location of a second assembly line for the 787 in "the next couple of weeks," having narrowed the choices to Charleston, S.C., and Everett.

Boeing building huge berms to protect against floods

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Oct 18, 2009 a 5:10 PM PST
In an attempt to avoid flooding from the Green River, a Boeing contractor is constructing an 8-foot-high berm of sand poured into a framework of thick canvas and wire.

Local execs urge Boeing to build 787 line in state

Oct 13, 2009 a 4:34 PM PST
Executives from some of Washington's largest employers on Tuesday urged Boeing Co. to build a second assembly line for its long-delayed 787 jetliner in the state, entering the fray in an interstate competition for the facility.

Pentagon rushing delivery of huge bunker-buster bomb

Oct 13, 2009 a 7:58 AM PST
The Pentagon is speeding up delivery of a colossal bomb designed to destroy hidden weapons bunkers buried underground and shielded by 10,000 pounds of reinforced concrete.

Gregoire pitches extended aerospace tax break

Oct 7, 2009 a 4:35 PM PST
The tax credit in question is worth about $485,000 a year, and benefits 16 companies in Washington. It's set to expire in 2011. But Gregoire says she'd like the Legislature to extend it until 2024.

Boeing sees $1 Billion 3rd-quarter charge

Oct 6, 2009 a 7:08 AM PST
The company said that as major components were assembled for initial 747-8 Freighters in the third quarter, it became clear that later-than-expected engineering designs "caused greater than expected rework and disruption in manufacturing."

Senator wants to block funding on Air Force tanker

Oct 1, 2009 a 4:14 PM PST
A Senate Republican who backs Northrop Grumman Corp.'s bid for a disputed $35 billion Air Force tanker contract wants to withhold funding until the service resolves a company gripe with the competition.

Boeing Co. loses $3.8 billion Air Force contract

Oct 1, 2009 a 3:15 PM PST
Northrop Grumman Corp. beat out rival Boeing Co. for a $3.8 billion deal to provide logistics services for the KC-10, a fleet of aerial refueling tankers, the Pentagon said late Thursday.