Boeing begins production on the game-changing 777-8 Freighter, set to revolutionize cargo operations
EVERETT—Boeing, the aerospace juggernaut of American ingenuity, marked the start of its 777-8 Freighter production by drilling the first hole in the aircraft’s wing spar at its Everett site in Washington on Monday, July 21. Casey McDowell operated the controls that drilled the first hole into a wing spar for the first 777-8 Freighter. “You […]
Employment Security receives $2 million federal grant to help laid off Boeing workers
OLYMPIA—The Employment Security Department was awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to help more than 2,000 Boeing workers living in Washington who were affected by the company’s recent layoffs. Workforce Snohomish, Future Workforce Alliance of Snohomish County and the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, in partnership with Employment Security, […]
US Air Force selects Boeing for new F-47
ARLINGTON, Va.—President Donald J Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on March 21 in the Oval Office that Boeing was awarded the contract to design, build and deliver the world’s first sixth generation fighter jet, the F-47, for the United States Air Force. “I’m thrilled to announce that, at my direction, the United States […]
Boeing announces over 4,000 layoffs across the country
ARLINGTON, Va.—According to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) announcements throughout the country, compiled by the Lynnwood Times, The Boeing Company as of December 9, has announced 4,272 layoffs in 10 states with Washington, by far, having the largest job cuts. The first WARN notifications appeared in Washington, Oregon, and South Carolina on November […]
EADC encourages participation in new Aerospace Supplier Survey
EVERETT—Economic Alliance Snohomish County (EASC) has launched a targeted survey to assess the current state of the aerospace supply chain amid ongoing labor discussions affecting the supply chain. This initiative aims to collect key insights from businesses across the aerospace ecosystem to better understand operational challenges and inform strategic support programs. The confidential survey focuses […]
Washington State Aerospace Collegiate Conference takes off
by Lynnwood Times Staff Dozens of budding rocketeers gathered Saturday for the third annual Washington State Aerospace Collegiate Conference. The free event was designed to highlight student achievement in rocket design and promote the field of aerospace engineering. It was held at Edmonds Community College and featured attendees from Edmonds CC, North Seattle Community College, […]
