NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- "The
Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) is an incredible company with a
great heritage-including McDonnell Aircraft, Douglas Aircraft,
Hughes Aircraft, North American Aircraft, and of course,
Boeing-iconic companies all.
It's a company that changed the 20th century. In World War II,
we produced airplanes vital to winning the war. We helped put a man
on the moon-we built the Saturn V rocket. We built the satellites
that bring you the news live. And with the 707, we brought the
world into the jet age.
I want you to know the kind of company you're joining. This is a
company that does the hard things. And I want to let you know that
you are now part of the history of The Boeing Company.
The 787 Dreamliner will be the first new airplane of the 21st
century. Some say that distinction belongs to the Airbus A380, but
in my mind, that's the last airplane of the 20th century.
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The 787 will revolutionize how people travel. It will be more
efficient, travel longer routes, be more passenger friendly and
more environmentally friendly. And South Carolina will be part of
this.
I came to visit here six weeks ago because I wanted to get an
impression of the work force here. My impression was that the
people here are hard working, dedicated, willing to learn and
anxious to be a part of aerospace history.
Some would call this a win for South Carolina-and a loss for
Washington state.
But there are no winners or losers in this. Our decision to come
to South Carolina will be good for our competitiveness, for our
customers, and for our country. And it will create jobs in both
South Carolina and Puget Sound.
Before I go further, let me say a word to the community leaders
and elected officials here. You sold us on South Carolina. You
helped make this possible. Gov. [Mark] Sanford, Sen. [Lindsey]
Graham, Sen. [Jim] DeMint and everyone who worked so hard--thank
you.
Let me take a moment to introduce your newest resident-Marco
Cavazzoni, the new vice president and general manager, Final
Assembly and Delivery, Charleston. He will lead the new site.
And I'd also like to reintroduce you to Tim Coyle, our vice
president who oversees the current site.
Let me close by saying that today is an important day for all of
us. But it is only a first step. This is the first step in
delivering hundreds of jets to our customers. But more importantly,
it is the first step in developing a world-class aerospace
capability in South Carolina.
To our future employees-welcome to Boeing. You, along with
160,000 other Boeing employees, will continue to change the
world.
I know that the senator needs no introduction, but let me tell
you how I know him. He is a tireless supporter of our troops; he
ensures they get the best equipment and support. He makes sure
American servicemen and servicewomen have the advantage because
they have the tools they need. He is a tireless supporter of U.S.
industry, its manufacturing and free trade. He is a great friend of
Boeing.
Senator Lindsey Graham."
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Contact:
Yvonne Leach
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Communications
+1 206-854-5027
Candy Eslinger
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Communications
+1 843-819-1488
More information: http://www.boeing.com/commercial/787family/index.html