Boeing 737-8 Unified Livery over Mt . Rainier
He said the Department of Revenue data is also good because they realize limitations and how to parse it .
But as far as data outcomes , Mefford said , “ The aerospace industry is well defined . There are not a lot of pieces outside of the industry that are surprising . The 777 coming out of Everett and what they can produce , such as the Boeing Company in Snohomish County , Moses Lake , Spokane , etc ., are a lot of defense contracts . Boeing commercial aerospace is one side , and defense contracts are important ; there are defense contracts throughout the state of Washington in the defense industry , ( which are ) very important to the state , along with independent maintenance repair and overhaul ( MRO ) companies and those who work for the airlines , and small and medium-sized jets . The building of the different parts and interiors and showing specific systems are very complex ,” which he said all play a part in the overall aerospace economy .
On the Chamber side , they said the report was positive . Smith added , “ It is not too complicated to shed light on how important these companies are in the region ; their continued growth will strengthen the economy coming out of the pandemic to put some daylight on things .
Aerospace is a cornerstone of Washington ’ s economy ; it also shows how the aerospace industry uplifts small businesses and employee support for local retailers and restaurants .”
Mefford added the positive outcomes included Boeing ’ s commitment to Washington communities . He added that the challenges to include COVID have been a part of the story , “ No industry was more disrupted than the air travel industry , back to almost 2019 .” He said the turnaround is a very positive thing .
Going forward as a community .
Mefford said there is a feeling of looking for a bright future in the aerospace industry . Malcom said from PNAA ’ s perspective , “ Looking forward , both Boeing and the supply chain will need to collaborate to solve challenges and mitigate risk .”
The aerospace industry ’ s economic tentacles stretch around Washington state and beyond , virtually reaching tens of thousands of households and service businesses . Recent industry challenges have hampered the workforce and industry reputation , but they are on the upswing , and intelligent industry data backs our hopes and dreams .
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