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Gov. Christine Gregoire applauds Boeing�s large 7E7 order

For Immediate Release: January 28, 2005

Gov. Christine Gregoire today said Boeing�s huge order for 7E7 jetliners from six Chinese airlines is welcome news for Washington�s economy.

Boeing announced that Chinese officials have placed a preliminary order for 60 of the fuel-efficient jets, at a price tag of $7.2 billion.

�I�m pleased for Boeing, for the state and for all the workers whose livelihoods, either directly or indirectly, are tied to Boeing,� Gov. Gregoire said.

She said today�s order validates the wisdom of the state coming together in 2003 to ensure that 7E7 production would take place in Washington rather than in other states that were competing for the manufacturing prize.

�Obviously, this is going to be another very successful Boeing product that will mean jobs and economic benefits for the state for many years to come,� Gov. Gregoire said.