Future Of Flight - Boeing Factory Tour

OVERVIEW

Enjoy a tour of the Boeing Future of Flight Aviation Center, the only commercial jet assembly plant in North America that is open to the public. The plant is the world’s largest building by volume, a necessity to accommodate Boeing’s signature planes such as the 747, 767, 777 and 787 Dreamliners as they progress through the assembly line. As you proceed through the massive building on catwalks above the assembly floor, you will have a unique perspective of the commercial airplanes in various stages of manufacturing. You will also have the opportunity to experience the Boeing Gallery and Sky Deck which is all part of the tour. The focus is on how aviation innovations are incorporated into the designs. The scale of the operation is so huge and the information so fascinating that aviation buffs won’t be the only ones to enjoy this eye-opening factory tour.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Watch huge Boeing aircraft being assembled on the factory floor.
• Marvel at the size of the building, which is the world’s largest by volume.
• Discover how technological innovations are incorporated into the planes’ designs.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.