Boeing Reopens Three Factories in a Limited Capacity
CHICAGO — Boeing has reopened factories in Pennsylvania, Washington and Ohio, as executives attempt to stave off further economic damage while also protecting the health of employees. The company closed its largest factories in early April, putting a halt to all final assembly of commercial aircraft. Now, after a few short weeks of deep-cleaning, Boeing executives say it is safe to return to work in a limited capacity.
Boeing has reopened its military helicopter production facility outside Philadelphia, factories in the Puget Sound region of Washington state, and a smaller military aircraft repair facility in Heath, OH. In news releases and letters to employees, the company’s leadership emphasized the economic necessity of returning to work at a time of historic vulnerability for Boeing’s business.