Boeing comes to oz

Boeing has chosen Toowoomba in Qld to be the first aircraft assembly site to operate outside of North America.

While the primary aim of the new factory will be to manufacture Boeing’s first military jet, referred to as Loyal Wingman, the company’s Australia Vice President and Managing Director, Scott Carpendale, said that the longterm opportunities could lead to additional commercial aerospace opportunities.

Toowoomba’s Wellcamp Aerospace and Defence Precinct location was chosen due to its access to a flight line, clear flying days, and commercial flight access from major cities.