Senator Murray’s Statement on Test Flight of Boeing 787

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray released the following statement on the test flight of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

“I want to congratulate all of the dedicated Washington state workers who have spent so many years making today’s historic flight a reality. From the engineers who created this groundbreaking design, to the machinists who put this plane together piece by piece, everyone has had a hand in writing this new chapter in our state’s proud history of technological leadership and innovation. As today proves, when it comes to our state’s workers, the sky is not only the limit, it’s often the destination.”