Gov. Gregoire�s statement on Boeing�s decision to increase 737 production

For Immediate Release: June 14, 2011

OLYMPIA � Gov. Chris Gregoire today issued the following statement on the announcement from Boeing that the company intends to increase the production rate for its Next-Generation 737 to 42 airplanes per month by 2014:

�Today�s announcement is good news for Boeing, its employees and for all of Washington state. With 84,000 aerospace workers statewide � today�s announcement further shows that we are the premier location for aerospace. As Boeing already knows, Washington state�s highly skilled workforce, its friendly business environment and unmatched quality of life makes our area one where aerospace companies choose to locate and expand.

�I am proud that the 737 calls Washington state home, and commend Boeing for its tremendous success. Manufactured in Washington state, the 737 has played a critical role in our state history, providing good-paying jobs to thousands of Washingtonians. I have pledged to the company that I am committed to doing all I can to ensure the Boeing 737 remains an important part of our state�s future. Our aerospace industry, our families and our economic success depend on it.�