Wichita's McGinty Machine Company Proud to be Joining the Boeing Company's Aerial Refueling Tanker Team

"We've been working with Boeing for over 50 years and are proud to continue our long-standing partnership as part of the United States tanker team," Don McGinty, president

WICHITA, Kan., May 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- McGinty Machine Company today announced that it has been selected by The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) to join its nationwide team to compete for the U.S. Air Force's new fleet of aerial refueling tankers.  

As part of Boeing's United States Tanker Team, McGinty Machine Company will become eligible to increase orders if Boeing is awarded the U.S. Air Force tanker contract later this year. McGinty Machine Company manufacturing operations center currently makes precision machine parts and small to medium assemblies for several Boeing 737, 747, 757, 767, and 787 commercial airplanes and 767 tanker and P-8 military platforms.

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to support our nation's warfighter and compete for a new U.S. tanker aircraft," said Don McGinty, president, McGinty Machine Company. "We've been working with Boeing for over 50 years and are proud to continue our long-standing partnership. This additional business will go a long way, creating additional well-paying jobs for people in Wichita and the community, while supporting our 30-plus current workers and their families."

Boeing works with more than 460 companies in the state of Kansas, paying more than $3 billion for services and products. If Boeing is awarded the contract, it would support at least 50,000 new and existing jobs across the United States.  

McGinty Machine Company is proud to help Boeing deliver an American-designed and -built, combat-ready tanker featuring maximum capability at the lowest cost.

About McGinty Machine Company

The McGinty Machine Company is a manufacturer of precision machined parts serving an international customer base since 1948.  The extensive professional experience and state of the art technology, accompanied by detailed planning, efficient production, and thorough inspection, are key components of the company. Their wide range of machining capabilities has supported space, military, and commercial programs.

For more details on the McGinty Machine Company, visit http://www.mcgintymachine.com.

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SOURCE McGinty Machine Company