Boeing 7E7 given approval for sale to airlines
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Manufacturing News, Source : TheManufacturer.com
Published : 17 Dec 2003 14:25
Chicago-based aerospace giant Boeing’s board of directors has given the company's Commercial Airplanes unit the go-ahead to begin offering for sale the new 7E7 Dreamliner passenger airplane.
Boeing can now make sales proposals to airlines around the world. The company expects those sales proposals to result in firm customer commitments and a production go-ahead in 2004.
"The board's decision validates the 7E7's compelling business case and the tremendous customer interest in this airplane," recently-appointed Boeing President and Chief Executive Officer Harry Stonecipher told more than 3,000 7E7 team members gathered at Seattle's Washington State Convention and Trade Center. "The 7E7 is a game changer and we're anxious to begin offering it to our airline customers."
Boeing also announced that Everett, WA, has been selected as the final assembly location for the 7E7, following a six-month evaluation of proposals from sites across the United States. Boeing announced last month that the 7E7 program management and design integration teams will also be based in Everett. The company expects to announce airplane systems and engine partners for the 7E7 in 2004.
Boeing has been working with more than 50 airlines around the world to define the requirements for the 7E7. The 7E7 family of airplanes will carry 200 to 250 passengers on flights up to 8,300 nautical miles. The 7E7, according to Boeing, will be more efficient, quieter and have lower emissions than other airplanes.
Boeing forecasts a need for between 2,000 and 3,000 airplanes in the 7E7's market segment over the next 20 years.
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