Fri, Apr 16, 2004
Goodrich, Boeing/Wichita Selected As Final Vendors
Boeing this week completed its 7E7 Dreamliner partner team by
selecting its Wichita division to provide the all-new passenger
jet's pylons and Goodrich Corporation to provide the nacelles,
including the thrust reverser.
The nacelle system will be designed and supplied by Goodrich's
Aerostructures business, headquartered in Chula Vista (CA).
The Boeing Commercial Airplanes Propulsion Systems Division
(PSD), based in Tukwila (WA) will continue its role in managing the
engine relationships with 7E7 engine partners General Electric and
Rolls-Royce. In addition, PSD will be part of the 7E7 Propulsion
Team providing both engineering and procurement support.
"The progress we have made since making the first partner
decisions last November has been outstanding," said 7E7 Senior Vice
President Mike Bair. "We have established an aerospace industry
all-star team that will bring the world's airlines and travelers a
more advanced, efficient and comfortable airplane."
The 7E7 partner team includes 15 companies from at least 10 US
states and seven countries. Many partners operate in multiple
countries and states.
"The combined knowledge and abilities of these companies will
result in an airplane that exceeds the expectations of our
customers and passengers," Bair said.
Boeing continues receiving strong customer support for the 7E7
and has submitted a number of firm contract proposals to airlines.
The company expects to launch the new airplane this year.
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