Boeing to Dismiss 800 Working on Jets Including 787
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Boeing Co. plans to dismiss about 800 commercial-jet workers this year as it completes post-assembly fixes for its newest models, the 787 Dreamliner and the 747-8 jumbo jet.
There will be an overall reduction of 2,000 to 2,300 jobs in the Seattle area, Boeing’s headquarters for the development and manufacturing of commercial jets, said Marc Birtel, a spokesman. Some cuts will be absorbed through attrition and other measures.