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Boeing and The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. deepen Pacific Northwest partnership

Watch how Boeing and The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc. worked together to cut rework and steady production.

February 16, 2026 in Commercial, Our-Partners

Michael King, a CNC machinist for Boeing supplier The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., shows off a part he made that will go on a Boeing plane. King, who has Retinitis Pigmentosa, completely lost his vision in his 40s. Michael King, a CNC machinist for Boeing supplier The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., shows off a part he made that will go on a Boeing plane. King, who has Retinitis Pigmentosa, completely lost his vision in his 40s. (Vanessa Misciagna photo © Boeing)

Boeing leaders say two years of focusing on fundamentals, plus more transparency and collaboration with suppliers, are improving production stability. At the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance conference in Seattle, leaders highlighted measurable progress and the close work with Pacific Northwest suppliers such as The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.

Zoom in: The accompanying video showcases the partnership with The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., and how local collaboration helped reduce rework and support production stability.

Get a closer look at Boeing's relationship with Pacific Northwest supplier The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc., and how it demonstrates the benefits of collaboration. (Vanessa Misciagna video © Boeing)

 For more information about improvements in rework and supply chain click here.