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Boeing project at MidAmerica promises ‘significant’ revenue, jobs. Here’s what we know

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and officials from the Boeing Company will announce today the Chicago-based defense contractor’s plans to build a production facility at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah. The facility will be used in the manufacture of the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray, an unmanned aircraft that can refuel fighter jets in the air, extending

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10 airports gear up for increased travel with expansions, renovations

Infrastructure is on everyone’s mind, following the Senate’s vote to advance a massive spending bill, the biggest outlay of federal money for the sector in almost 100 years. Coinciding with that, travel is increasing and more people are flocking to airports than they have in a while, despite concerns about the delta variant of the coronavirus. With that in mind,

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Mid-America Airport expanding terminal, adding flights to new destinations

“It’s all about passenger throughput,” said Director of Mid-America Airport Bryan Johnson. “We want to make sure that’s as convenient for the traveler as possible.” MASCOUTAH, Ill. — After years of sitting vacant, things are starting to take off at Mid-America Airport. Since opening the doors in 1997, travelers have chosen Mid-America Airport for the

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