TAGS: Aerospace Coatings
Boeing begins construction on a new facility to house state-of-the-art, post-assembly phases of future military aircraft production.
The new Advanced Coatings Center will be a secure facility operated by Phantom Works, Boeing Defense, Space & Security’s proprietary research, development and prototyping division. The construction phase of the 47,500 square-foot facility is underway, and the center is expected to be operational in 2025.
Outpace Increasingly Capable & Aggressive Adversaries
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As we pivot toward future programs, Boeing’s defense business is in the midst of one of the most significant investments in new facilities in our history,” said Steve Nordlund, Air Dominance vice president and general manager, and St. Louis senior site executive.
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This investment is not only to win new future franchise programs but, more importantly, to enable the United States to outpace increasingly capable and aggressive adversaries. We are revolutionizing how aircraft are designed, built and delivered because the threats demand it,” added Nordlund.
The Advanced Coatings Center is the third new facility revealed as part of Phantom Works’ multi-billion-dollar production system of the future effort, enabling Boeing to scale a platform-agnostic, modular and flexible digital production system across future defense programs.
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This facility is great news for Missouri and for our nation,” said Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. “
This new facility shows our commitment to growth and our investment in the talented workforce.”
As a global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers. The company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact.
Source: Boeing