Summary Boeing to build anticipated Boeing 797 in Washington Boeing 797 proposes to fill void left by 757 Unclear when Boeing 797 will enter production. Boeing has just reached a massive new tentative agreement affecting over 33,000 Boeing employees . In its press release on the deal, Boeing revealed it is planning to build the much anticipated Boeing 797 in Washington.
The proposed mid-sized airliner has been touted for around a decade, and there has been debate about if Boeing will ever produce the jet . Boeing reveals Boeing 797 to be built in Washington In a news release on September 8, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope stated , " Just as important, this contract deepens our commitment to the Pacific Northwest. Boeing’s roots are here in Washington.
It is where generations of workers have built incredible airplanes that connect the world ." In the video message to employees, Pope went on to say, " And it’s why we’re excited that, as part of the contract, our team in the Puget Sound region will build Boeing’s next new airplane. This would go along with our other flagship models, meaning job security for generations to come.
It’s a big commitment to you and to our community. " "Boeing's next new airplane" is believed to be the Boeing New Midsize Airplane, commonly called the Boeing 797. It is unclear when the aircraft will go into production, although the statement does suggest that Boeing is pursuing its development and expects to bring.