The Renton-built 737 Max 8 is the first of 20 for rebranded Air Italy, now a Qatar Airways holding.
Disagreeing with an openly skeptical federal government, the company says success is in sight.
Propeller Airports, which is building on land leased from the county, raised the money in February.
West Seattle and Ballard light-rail extensions will be completed before the main spine to Everett.
Bill Rogers, who oversaw delivery of the airline’s new 737s, got a water-cannon salute at Paine Field.
His visit to the Seattle area was all but secret, but an agreement with Boeing was announced.
An official said the incident underscores why hazardous wastes require special handling.
In an annual speech, he also acknowledged challenges such as opioid addiction, crime and homelessness.
The 70 degrees at Paine Field early in the afternoon easily surpassed a 2015 record for this day of 63.
The popular Paine Field attraction faces uncertainty as the county seeks a new operator.
The FAA will decide whether that change warrants another look at the impact of passenger service.
The airline plans up to five daily flights from the new passenger terminal in Everett.
Here’s what to expect when two airlines begin passenger service at Paine Field later this year.
Four years ago, tax breaks worth an estimated $8.7 billion helped land the 777X in Everett.
Jeff Bohnet, who has since retired, said he was “traumatized,” apparently because of an investigation.
Executive Dave Somers announced the formation of a task force to urge Boeing to build the plane here.
In his letter, the airport director noted Jeff Bohnet was leaving while under investigation.
