Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Boeing picks 15 potential sites nationwide to build 777X
Seattle Times ^ | November 23, 2013 | Dominic Gates

Posted on 11/23/2013 11:49:51 AM PST by jazusamo

Boeing has issued a formal request for proposals (RFP) to 15 locations around the United States that will bid for the work of building its forthcoming 777X jet, according to a source close to the discussions.

Washington state is one of the 15 sites under consideration. The others include both existing Boeing locations and new “greenfield” sites, the source said.

Boeing spokesman Doug Alder confirmed Saturday that the RFPs were sent out late Friday afternoon and into the evening.

(Excerpt) Read more at seattletimes.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: Washington
KEYWORDS: 777x; boeing; build; nationwide; picks; potential; sites; unions
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 61-8081-100101-120 ... 141-142 next last
To: diogenes ghost

“Can’t see ‘history’ as being a valid reason for Boeing locating there. If ‘history’ is a major qualifier, Dayton is a shoo-in.”

Having a slow night? Maybe you should make a Cheetos run or something? The air would do you good :)


81 posted on 11/23/2013 4:03:04 PM PST by snoringbear (E.oGovernment is the Pimp,)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 66 | View Replies]

To: Utilizer

I hear you, I’m a native Californian also and ended up here in SW Washington in my later years because of family.

Should they move they’d be smart to locate it in a RTW state but the existing plant in Long Beach may sway them.


82 posted on 11/23/2013 4:03:30 PM PST by jazusamo ([Obama] A Truly Great Phony -- Thomas Sowell http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3058949/posts)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 80 | View Replies]

To: Right Wing Assault

Lots of room there.

There is even an airport on an uninhabited island!


83 posted on 11/23/2013 4:24:33 PM PST by GeronL (Extra Large Cheesy Over-Stuffed Hobbit)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 79 | View Replies]

To: jazusamo
Long Beach might seem tempting at first glance, but they need to recognize some major problems with Cali. First, the unions are still pretty strong here, and unless they want to start off with the current union-backed starting wages of 85 dollars per hour with full benefits and full pay on retirement for all workers, they had better think again.

Next, the fact that gov moonbeam brown just raised the minimum wage to 10 dollars per hour in the state they had better quickly realize that it is only the first step to 20, 50, and then 100 dollars an hour minimum wage, so as to "soak the rich" and also generate a true "living wage"

Last quick point (and I know there are others) Frisco and Berkley are I believe both "sanctuary cities" so illegals are pretty much ignored. Which means you can expect to see lots and lots of illegals with forged documents working on various parts of the planes. Watch how quick their reputation goes down the tubes when the various mexican gangs have their people working on the planes and in the industry, responsible for not only work performed, but also supervision and quality control. Add to that when one cartel puts in places to smuggle things or to place firearms caches or explosives to take out any members of other competing cartels and see how long their product remains on the market.

Oh, and the taxes of course. RETROACTIVE taxes. Pounds of them.

84 posted on 11/23/2013 4:32:54 PM PST by Utilizer (Bacon A'kbar! - In world today are only peaceful people, and the mooslimbs trying to kill them-)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 82 | View Replies]

To: Tom D.

I hope you are RIGHT!


85 posted on 11/23/2013 4:33:08 PM PST by Qwackertoo (Going into Politic Free Zone Momma Grizzly hibernation for a while after this week, maybe forever.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 74 | View Replies]

To: Kozy

Mobile is already getting a HUGE Airbus facility. Or at least according to a very lengthy and interesting article I read about AL while on some Delta flights this summer.


86 posted on 11/23/2013 4:34:58 PM PST by Qwackertoo (Going into Politic Free Zone Momma Grizzly hibernation for a while after this week, maybe forever.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 57 | View Replies]

To: snoringbear

“Can’t see ‘history’ as being a valid reason for Boeing locating there. If ‘history’ is a major qualifier, Dayton is a shoo-in.”

Having a slow night? Maybe you should make a Cheetos run or something? The air would do you good :)

I thought it was a nice line, accurate and with a nice dose of snark.

A Pox Upon Seattle and that Indian Twit they elected - and the goonions/commies she supports.


87 posted on 11/23/2013 5:24:47 PM PST by GladesGuru (Islam Delenda Est - Because of what Islam is and because of what Muslims do.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 81 | View Replies]

To: DAC21

You KNOW the marxist NLRB is going to get involved to make sure the “right” decision is made.


88 posted on 11/23/2013 5:41:41 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 24 | View Replies]

To: jazusamo

Just Texas alone has 15 locations!


89 posted on 11/23/2013 5:51:00 PM PST by leadpencil1 (jam as often as you can)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: central_va

P&W is in Canada.


90 posted on 11/23/2013 6:36:25 PM PST by Tainan (Cogito, ergo conservatus sum -- "The Taliban is inside the building")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 36 | View Replies]

To: central_va
Rather, the a/c engines are made in Canada...P&WC = Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Very diversified company is P&W - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratt_%26_Whitney
91 posted on 11/23/2013 6:41:47 PM PST by Tainan (Cogito, ergo conservatus sum -- "The Taliban is inside the building")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 36 | View Replies]

To: ProtectOurFreedom

Think Boeing will get around it because this is “new” plane. There are not moving jobs but rather creating new jobs. Think the Labor Board will not win this one.

Better yet, Boeing will move it overseas. Kiss all those jobs good bye.


92 posted on 11/23/2013 7:06:21 PM PST by Kozy (Calling Al Gore)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 88 | View Replies]

To: jazusamo

Huntsville would be a good location. Lots of engineering talent including a significant Boeing presence, a large airport with an inter-modal cargo terminal with rail access and close to the Tennessee River for potential outsized barge cargo.

The old Kelly Field in San Antonio would also be excellent. Boeing already has a facility on the old Air Logistics Center.

Charleston, which already manufactures the 787 fuselage and has a 787 final assembly line, is also an ideal choice.


93 posted on 11/23/2013 7:06:23 PM PST by magellan
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Jane Long; SandRat; GeronL

Oh, year! Send to San Antonio, where the Hispanic commies rule.


94 posted on 11/23/2013 7:12:06 PM PST by SatinDoll (A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN: BORN IN THE USA OF USA CITIZEN PARENTS)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 8 | View Replies]

To: jazusamo

At this point I’d be glad to see Boeing build it in Korea. Anywhere but Seattle. It’s long past time to give those union thugs the finger. Inside the U.S. would be nice, but if they get a better deal overseas... They should go for it.


95 posted on 11/23/2013 7:13:15 PM PST by Ramius (Personally, I give us one chance in three. More tea anyone?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Vince Ferrer

What AFB was that?

Sure you don’t mean Ft. Worth?


96 posted on 11/23/2013 7:18:15 PM PST by X-spurt (CRUZ missile - armed and ready.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies]

To: magellan

Do they still have the runways at Brooks? Should be some empty space there.


97 posted on 11/23/2013 7:20:12 PM PST by PAR35
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 93 | View Replies]

To: snoringbear

NAS Dallas was technically in Dallas, but surrounded by Grand Prairie. Google the area and look for the long runway sticking out into a power plant lake southwest of downtown.


98 posted on 11/23/2013 7:22:35 PM PST by PAR35
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 58 | View Replies]

To: X-spurt
Naval Air Station
99 posted on 11/23/2013 7:24:09 PM PST by Vince Ferrer
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 96 | View Replies]

To: snoringbear

Thinking about it more - I think Love Field started out as an Army Air Force training site in World War I.


100 posted on 11/23/2013 7:26:38 PM PST by PAR35
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 58 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 61-8081-100101-120 ... 141-142 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson