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New F-47 Fighter Jets to be built at Boeing in St. Louis County
St. Louis County Leaders Praise Boeing’s $20 Billion
Contract for Next-Generation Fighter Jets (F-47)
The St. Louis County Council is excited to announce that Boeing Company has been awarded a $1.8 billion contract to produce the U.S.
Air Force’s next-generation fighter jets. This project, highlighted by President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, will take place at
Boeing’s expanding facility in north St. Louis County, bolstering the region’s aerospace leadership.
As part of Boeing’s $1.8 billion expansion near St. Louis Lambert International Airport, the contract will create 500 direct jobs and many more in supporting
industries, adding to Boeing’s local workforce of nearly 16,000 employees and 34,000 additional jobs across the area.
“St. Louis County is an enthusiastic partner of Boeing, and this will be an incredible boost to the region’s economy,” County Executive Sam Page said Friday.
“We are pleased that Saint Louis County provided tax incentives to make this exciting project in North Saint Louis County possible.
“This is a monumental win for North St. Louis County,” said St. Louis County Council Chairwoman Rita Days. “Boeing’s decision to anchor this program here
reflects our skilled workforce and strategic location.”
U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt also posted on social meeting that the next generation of fighter jets (F-47) that will dominate the skies and protect America and will be
built in St. Louis. Boeing has a long history of building the nation’s top fighter jets mostly in St. Louis County at the Boeing complex in North County.
In September 2023, the Council approved about $155 million in tax incentives to facilitate Boeing’s expansion, underscoring St. Louis County’s vital role in
national security and advanced manufacturing.
The Council appreciates Boeing’s commitment to the region, North County in particular, and includes $13 million in charitable annual contributions and
support for local initiatives. As construction and production ramp up, St. Louis County is ready to assist Boeing in delivering these advanced fighters.
