Boeing employees and community members today commemorated the 90,000 square-foot expansion of Boeing Helena to support 777X airplane production. Boeing Helena is set to install new machine tools to fabricate critical titanium parts for the 777X.

"Our investment in Boeing Helena is a testament to our incredible, hard-working team members and their ability to deliver on our commitments to The Boeing Company," said Kim Smith, vice president and general manager. "It further positions our highly-skilled Montana team of nearly 150 employees as a key partner for Boeing Commercial Airplanes."

Now more than 257,000 square feet, Boeing Helena has distinguished itself as a vital part  of the supply chain, specializing in complex machining of hard metals for Boeing Commercial Airplanes 737, 747, 767, and 787 airplane models - and now the 777X. The new parts machined in Helena for the 777X will include side-of-body chords, and terminal end fittings which connect the wings to the fuselage.

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