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For The 1st Time In 60 Years, Boeing Will Build The 737 Outside Renton: Here's Why It Matters

The historic shift signals a major change in Boeing’s manufacturing operations.

For The 1st Time In 60 Years, Boeing Will Build The 737 Outside Renton: Here's Why It Matters

Boeing is initiating a significant shift in its aircraft production strategy by establishing a secondary 737 assembly line at the Everett facility. This move marks the first time in sixty years that Boeing will construct 737 airplanes outside of its traditional Renton, Washington headquarters. The expansion addresses escalating demand for the popular narrow-body jetliner and alleviates congestion within the primary Renton factory. Approximately 600 new jobs are expected to be created across both sites as part of this initiative. Boeing anticipates increased production capacity with this dual-facility approach, bolstering their ability to meet global commercial aviation needs.


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