WICHITA, KS - Boeing officials say winning a multi-billion dollar contract for new aerial refueling tankers for the Air Force would bring more than 2,000 jobs to the Wichita area in Kansas.
Previous job estimates from the contract ranged from 300 to 500 jobs at Boeing's Wichita plant and another 500 with local suppliers.
If Boeing wins the bid, the modified 767s would come off its assembly line in Everett, Washington, and its Wichita facility would serve as a finishing center - installing equipment, flight testing the tankers and delivering them to the Air Force.
Boeing officials spoke yesterday at a rally that was also attended by government officials and about 650 Wichita employees.
Boeing is competing for the tanker contract against a joint venture of Northrop Grumman Corp and European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company.
Boeing's bid is for a modified 767, while the Northrup-Airbus group is offering a modified A-300.
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