ST. LOUIS – A big announcement is creating an economic buzz in St. Louis. Leaders from city hall to Congress are calling it historic.
On Friday, President Donald Trump awarded Boeing with the contract to build the Air Force’s future fighter jet, the F-47. According to the Associated Press, the Pentagon says the F-47 will have stealth and penetration abilities that are far more advanced than the Air Force’s current fleet.
Community leaders say the F-47 contract not only secures a win for Boeing but will also create thousands of jobs, making St. Louis a critical hub for aerospace innovation…