Reardon says tanker decision a testament to Boeing quality
Below is a statement from Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon on Northrop Grumman’s decision not to bid against the Boeing Company for the U.S. Air Force’s tanker project:
Today’s decision by Northrop Grumman is a testament to the high-quality workmanship of the women and men of the Boeing Company, which builds the best airplanes in the world.
The tanker contract will help maintain the development of the 767 program in Snohomish County and will create many much-needed jobs here and throughout the region.
Boeing’s decision to pursue this federal contract demonstrates its commitment to being the best in a globally competitive marketplace and underscores its desire to continue building airplanes in Washington state into the foreseeable future.
