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Integration troubles: Boeing learns not all suppliers can play crucial assembly role

Authors :
Mecham, Michael
Source :
Aviation Week & Space Technology. April 7, 2008, Vol. 168 Issue 14, p26, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Boeing is on the verge of acquiring Vought Aircraft Industries' 50 percent share of the Italian-American fuselage builder Global Aeronautics, which will help in overcoming supply-chain challenges in building the 787. Mitsubishi Aircraft will be designing the aircraft and are negotiating with Saab to support them with its service network in the U.S. and Europe.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00052175
Volume :
168
Issue :
14
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Aviation Week & Space Technology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.178512772