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Boeing has announced plans to move its F/A-18 Super Hornet Service Life Modification (SLM) work from St. Louis, Missouri, beginning in 2026 and ending by 2027. The company is considering San Antonio, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida, as potential new locations for this program.
The decision to relocate comes as Boeing aims to free up space at its St. Louis facility for future projects and site expansion. Currently, SLM activities are already underway at the Navy's Fleet Readiness Center Southwest in San Diego and with some units operating in Jacksonville. After the move, the St. Louis plant will focus on producing the F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet, the MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueling aircraft, and developing the United States Air Force's next-generation F-47 program.
Dan Gillian of Boeing commented on the transition: “Given we are already successfully conducting SLM at other locations, this move is logical so we can continue to meet our customers commitments while ensuring we are well poised for future work.”
