Rep. Rick Larsen, WA-02, issued the following statement following Boeing’s announcement that it will construct its 777X composite wing center in Everett.

“Boeing’s investment in Everett will drive long-term economic growth, creating jobs and opportunity for people throughout Northwest Washington,” Larsen said. “Everett workers will build a plane in our little corner of the country that will carry people to every corner of the globe.

“Everett is the right place for the job. This investment will secure its place as the aerospace capital of the world for another generation.”

Boeing will make a multi-million dollar investment to construct the facility, which will sustain thousands of jobs in Everett.