Boeing Lands $131 Billion Aircraft Contract with US Air Force
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a massive $131 billion contract for aircraft production. This deal falls under the F-15 Eagle Crest program, which consolidates various work related to the F-15 fighter jet.
The work will be done in St. Louis, Missouri, and is expected to be completed by August 2037. Boeing has been expanding its St. Louis factory and recently ratified a multi-year agreement with union machinists in the area.
The contract covers aircraft production, systems integration, modernization, upgrades, retrofits, and maintenance for various customers, including the US Air Force, Air National Guard, Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, and Poland.