160,000 direct and indirect jobs. “We have a lot of real estate around the airport that gets filled with suppliers for Boeing, whether it’s electronics or people that make seats, all the different things that go into making an airplane,” he continues. “The companies want to be right next door to the manufacturer, it is cheaper.” Paine Field is currently working out how to accommodate future growth and the impacts. “We know that growth is coming,” Marcy acknowledges. “Our Master plan indicates growth into the future with our FAA approved forecasts. So, the airport is studying how to best plan for future development and what factors need to be considered to have sustainable, efficient growth for our community.” Industrial development, improved roadways, and long-term planning are all under consideration.“We don’t think that major growth is necessarily coming for maybe another five years, but when it comes, we want to be ready,” he remarks. “When I say growth, 205 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 11 PAINE FIELD AIRPORT
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