Gov. Gregoire’s statement on Boeing’s S.C. purchase

Boeing has announced it will buy a Vought facility in South Carolina. According to The New York Times, Boeing says the move could resolve “supply issues” that have lead to the 787′s delay.

Gov. Chris Gregoire released a statement, saying she’s sure this won’t jeopardize Washington’s place in the aerospace market: “Yesterday, I spoke with Scott Carson, who informed me of Boeing’s decision to purchase the Vought facility in South Carolina. I recognize that this announcement underscores that Boeing wants to ensure that it manufactures the 787 Dreamliner as efficiently as possible, thus they have made the decision to buy Vought. In my conversation with Scott, he assured that no decision has been made on a potential second line for the 787, and that today’s announcement doesn’t have anything to do with that. Washington state is proud to be home of the world’s best airplane manufacturer and most skilled aerospace workforce.”

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