Written by Boeing is interested in leasing some property back from Renton, which makes all the discussions about a Jet Center moot.
As far as I am concerned, Boeing is the reason this airport exists, and they are first in line for this site. From last night’s committee of the whole meeting, it sounds like a majority of my colleagues agree with me.
Let’s welcome Boeing’s increased presence on Renton Airport, and give thanks that we can enjoy the sights and sounds of an occasional and glorious 737 instead of the unknowns of a Corporate Jet Center.
While the process took a long time, we are lucky that we had not started building something new before Boeing decided they wanted this property. For jobs and revenue, we want Boeing to favor our city for the replacement for the 737 in 10-20 years. Retail will never provide the kind of payroll and prestige that we get from aerospace…so let’s keep our airplane plant. And let’s not squeeze Boeing off our airport.
Here is the Seattle Times article:
Boeing tests could halt Renton airport proposal
Seattle Times Eastside bureau
Boeing is considering leasing the space it vacated at Renton Municipal Airport, a move that could dash a controversial proposal to create an executive jet center there.
A Boeing spokeswoman confirmed that the company has asked Renton officials whether the space is available.
Boeing is studying the possibility of testing its group of 737 jets at the Renton Municipal Airport, which is owned by the city but is not a major source of revenue for it.
Renton civic leaders came up with the executive jet center plan a few years ago, anticipating the loss of Boeing and other airport tenants.
After residents of Mercer Island and Renton spoke out against the idea, fearing it would cause too much noise, Renton eased up on the jet center planning process, agreeing to conduct a joint noise study with Mercer Island.
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