Boeing will build the next-generation of U.S. fighter jets, thanks to a $20 billion contract announced Friday by President Trump. The contract is expected to provide a big boost to Missouri’s economy. Last year, Boeing announced a $1.8 billion expansion at its plant...
Missouri in need of more engineers, according to University of Missouri – St. Louis Provost Steven Berberich. He told Missourinet that UMSL is launching a new School of Engineering this fall to meet workforce needs. “I think what we looked at was the need of Missouri...
“Awful news for our state” is how Sen. Doug Beck, D-Affton, responded to the news that Boeing plans to lay off nearly 700 Missouri workers, beginning in January. Beck said that despite the rough year the aerospace manufacturer has had, it’s a company he wants to stay...
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has sanctioned Boeing for sharing private information with the media relating to the 737 MAX 9 door plug investigation. In January, an Alaska Airlines flight returned to Portland, Oregon after an exit door plug flew off...
Work continues in Congress on putting together the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act for next year. U.S. Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo. 6th District, is one of the negotiators for the House. He said the two chambers are not that far apart. “There (are)...
