Seoul, Jul 04 2006 (Korea Newswire)--
NAGOYA, Japan, June 30, 2006 ?Boeing [NYSE: BA] and its
partner Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) today celebrate the
start of major assembly for the first 787 Dreamliner. FHI
began to assemble the center wing section at its new factory
in Handa, Japan, near Nagoya.
밯hen I look at this piece of structure coming together I
know that we are seeing the future of our industry,?said
Mike Bair, vice president and general manager of the 787
program for Boeing. 밯e have introduced new materials, new
processes, new tools and a new way of working together that
is ushering in a new era in commercial aviation.?
When it is completed, it will be flown from Japan to
Charleston, S.C., where Global Aeronautica will integrate it
with other 787 structures before sending it on to Everett,
Wash.
Norihisa Matsuo, corporate executive vice president and
president of FHI뭩 Aerospace Company, said, 밊HI has received
extraordinary support from Boeing and other global partners.
The start of major assembly is really the result of the
effort of the entire team. We are very proud of achieving
major assembly start of 787 programs as a milestone as
scheduled today.?
Scott Strode, vice president of Airplane Development and
Production on the 787 program, said, 밯e at Boeing are so
proud to share this day with FHI ?a longtime, valuable
partner. You understand our vision and share our commitment
to excellence.?
Scheduled for delivery beginning in 2008, the Dreamliner
provides passengers with a better flying experience and
operators with a more efficient commercial jetliner. Because
it uses 20 percent less fuel per passenger than similarly
sized airplanes, the 787 is designed for the environment
with lower emissions and quieter takeoffs and landings.
Inside the airplane, passengers will find cleaner air,
bigger windows, more stowage space and improved lighting.
To date, 28 airlines have logged 403 orders and commitments
worth more than $55 billion at current list prices since the
787 launch in April 2004, making the Dreamliner the most
successful commercial airplane launch in history.
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