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Boeing 747

Lift typeFixed wing
Construction typeFactory-built
Control typePiloted
Engine typeTurbofan
ApplicationCargo, Passenger large
Final assembly Everett (Snohomish County/ Paine Field)
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A long-range wide-body airliner and cargo aircraft.

Main fuselage and wing spars are constructed of aluminium alloys. Carbon composites used extensively in secondary structures. Engine exhaust cone made of titanium and engine pylons from titanium, steel and aluminium.

Distinctive design with hump at front of aircraft. Cockpit is above the nose cone which raises as the front cargo door. Four high bypass turbofans are suspended in pods from low swept back wings. Wings are flexible with fully integrated wing tips, double slotted inboard and single slotted outboard flaps. Noice reducing nacelles feature duel chevrons on fan-cowl trailing edge and nozzles of inner core engine as well as inlets lined with sound absorbing material. Spoilers and out-board ailerons are fly-by-wire.

2 pilots with seats for two observers face a flight deck with vertical situation display with liquid crystal display screens, new electronic check list and moving map technology.

Production due to end with final delivery in 2022.

Type variants

Variant Launch/First flight Production end  
Boeing 747-100/200/300/400 1966 / 1969 2009 The classic variants of the 747.
Boeing 747-8 2005 / 2010 The largest variant, typically 467 passenger or as 747-8F Freighter. Basis for VC-25B Air Force One.

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Operations data

For detailed information about current charter operators, maintenance and training providers, and completions services for this aircraft, please consult our sister publication Business Air News: Boeing B-747

Supply chain

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Design Design (1)
Materials Composites (5) Metals (3) Non-metal Materials (7) Plastics (3)
Components Actuation (12) Electrical Components (4) Fasteners (2) Lighting (5) Mechanical Components (16) Non-Mechanical Components (4) Passive Electronic Components (1) Sensors, Transducers & Detectors (3) Structural Components (19) Switches (3) Valves (8) Windows & Glass (2)
Airframe Systems Airframe Assemblies (23) Cabin Interiors (14) Cargo Systems (6) Crew Seating (3) Environmental Systems (11) Fluid Power (4) Landing Assemblies (7) Oxygen Systems & Equipment (2) Safety & Security Systems (11)
Avionics Avionic Components (1) Communications (Airborne) (5) Flight and Data Management (5) Imaging and Visual Systems (1) Indicators and Instruments (8) Navigation Aids (Airborne) (1)
Power Systems Auxiliary Power (4) Batteries & Accessories (3) Electrical Power Systems (3) Engine Components (23) Engines (3) Fuel Systems (5) Power Transmission (4)
Production Handling Equipment (1) Inspection Equipment (1) Machining (2) Measurement (2) Production Equipment (1) Technical Consultants (3) Tooling (6)
Testing Test Equipment (3)
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Design / Design

PDS Engineering Analysis Design Services: Tool design & fabrication

Materials / Composites

Boeing Tianjin Composites (BTC) Analysis Composite Structures: Empennage composite parts and panels, horizontal / vertical fin caps, flight deck panel
LyondellBasell Analysis Reinforced Composite Molding Compounds: Epoxy/phenolic materials
Magnolia Advanced Materials, Inc. Analysis Syntactic Composites: Epoxy syntactics
Syensqo (was Solvay) Analysis Carbon-reinforced Composites: Carbon fibres
Tods Defence Analysis | News Composite Sandwich Panels: Lightweight sandwich panel structural flooring plinths

Materials / Metals

Carpenter Technology - Latrobe Operations Analysis Steel: High purity vacuum remelted steels
Gould Alloys Ltd. Analysis Metal & Alloy Suppliers:
TIMET Titanium Metals Corporation Analysis Titanium:

Materials / Non-metal Materials

3M Aerospace Sealants Analysis Fuel Tank Sealants: Sealants
American Fiber & Finishing Inc. (was Chemical Cloth Company) Analysis Cloth & Paper Wipers: C-60 cloth tack rags
Attewell Ltd. Analysis Packings: Packers & fillers
Dunmore Corp. Analysis Laminates: Interior surfacing films
Lamart Corporation Analysis Laminates: PVF & PEEK covering films for thermal/acoustic insulation
Lamsco West, Inc. Analysis Laminates: Laminated sheet & components
Toray Advanced Composites (NL) Analysis Laminates: Cetex PEI for environmental climate system components, plenum box, ceiling panel bracket

Materials / Plastics

General Plastics Manufacturing Co. Analysis | News Plastic Foam: Flame retardant flexible and rigid polyurethane foams for flight deck and cabin interiors
Harper Engineering Company Analysis Thermoplastics: CFRTP stowage bin covers
LMI Everett - Merrill Creek Analysis | News Thermoplastics: Thermoplastic composite parts

Components / Actuation

Arkwin Industries Inc. Analysis Mechanical Actuators: Variable geometry actuators for CF6 engines
Beaver Aerospace & Defense, Inc. Analysis Linear Actuators: Actuators/ball screws for: thrust reverser; cargo door; leading edge slats; horizontal stabilizer; common nacelle package
Collins Aerospace, Mechanical Systems - Actuation Analysis Electromechanical Actuators: Thrust reverser actuation system
Curtiss-Wright Flight Systems Analysis | News Rotary Actuators: Leading edge flap rotary actuators; upper passenger door actuators
Eaton Aerospace, Actuation Systems Division Analysis Electromechanical Actuators: Door actuation; utility actuation
GE Aviation (Mechanical Systems LA) Analysis Mechanical Actuators: Thrust reverser actuation system; cowl door opening actuators
Kollmorgen Aerospace & Defense Analysis Linear Actuators: Actuators for flaps
Nabtesco Aerospace Analysis Mechanical Actuators: Lateral flight control actuators
Premier Deep Hole Drilling Ltd Analysis | News Mechanical Actuators:
Triumph Integrated Systems - Fluid Power & Actuation - Valencia Analysis | News Hydraulic Actuators: Main & nose landing gear retract actuators
Whippany Actuation Systems Analysis Electromechanical Actuators: Cargo door actuator
Woodward HRT Analysis Hydraulic Actuators: Thrust reverser actuation system

Components / Electrical Components

ARMEL Electronics, Inc. Analysis Relays: Relay sockets
Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Power Solutions Analysis Rectifiers: Transformer rectifier unit
Electrocube, Inc. Analysis Power Transformers: Transformers
HR Smith (Technical Developments) Ltd Analysis Static Dischargers:

Components / Fasteners

Ateliers de la Haute Garonne AHG Analysis Solid Rivets:
Ho-Ho-Kus, Inc. Analysis Fasteners: Clamps and fasteners, nuts, bolts & screws

Components / Lighting

AvtechTyee Analysis Fluorescent Lamp Ballasts: Electronic ballasts
Collins Aerospace, Interiors, Lighting Systems Analysis Aircraft Exterior Lighting Systems: Wingtip, tail & fuselage anti-collision lights. Illuminated exit signs.
Luminator Aerospace Analysis | News Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems: Enhanced interior lighting
Safran Cabin (was Zodiac Cabin Interiors) Analysis Cabin Lighting:
SCHOTT North America, Inc. - Lighting and Imaging Analysis Aircraft Interior Lighting Systems: In-seat reading lights

Components / Mechanical Components

Avibank Mfg. Inc. Analysis Latches: Overhead baggage compartment latch
Bandy Manufacturing Analysis Hinges: Cargo door hinges
Bolsan Company Inc. Analysis Shims: Laminated & solid shims, taper shims
Cablecraft Motion Controls Analysis Push-Pull Control Assemblies: Mechanical cable controls
Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems Analysis Windshield Wipers: Windshield wipers system
DASCO Engineering Corp. Analysis Hinges: Cargo hinge
Flexfab LLC Analysis Hydraulic & Pneumatic Seals: Fireproof propulsion seals; Manifolds & Ducts: Lightweight composite ducting
Harris Corporation UT Analysis | News Manifolds & Ducts: Composite ducts for GEnx engine
HBD/Thermoid Inc. - a subsidiary of HBD Industries, Inc. Analysis | News Manifolds & Ducts: Environmental ducting for on-board ventilation
Hypernetics Ltd. Analysis Annunciators: Electromagnetic indicators, flags, shutters & annunciators
Loos & Co. Inc. Analysis Wire Assemblies: Wire rope control cable assemblies
Nippon Precision Casting Corp. Analysis Hinges: Landing gear door hinge
RWM Casters Co. Analysis Casters: Heavy duty specialty casters
Tactair Fluid Controls Inc. Analysis Manifolds & Ducts: Thrust reverse manifold
Triumph Aerospace Structures - Interiors - Spokane Analysis | News Manifolds & Ducts: Composite environmental control ducting
Voss Industries Inc. Analysis Clamps: Clamping, coupling and ducting products

Components / Non-Mechanical Components

Flexfab LLC Analysis Non-Metallic Hoses: Lightweight hose and ducting, flexible waste water connectors
Kreisler Manufacturing Analysis Tube Assemblies: Tube and pipe assemblies for the engines.
Precision Coil Spring Co. Analysis Springs:
Valley Metals, L&P Aerospace Analysis Metal Tubing: Tubular components

Components / Passive Electronic Components

AvtechTyee Analysis Electronic Filters: Active voltage harmonic filter

Components / Sensors, Transducers & Detectors

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Power Solutions Analysis Flow Meters: Fuel flowmeters; Proximity Sensors: Proximity sensing system
FCI Aerospace Analysis Flow Meters: Flow sensors
RdF Corp. Analysis Temperature Detectors: Temperature sensors

Components / Structural Components

Accurus Aerospace Athens, LLC Analysis Metal Structures:
Accurus Aerospace Corporation Analysis Aircraft Structural Components:
Accurus Aerospace Kent, LLC Analysis Precision Machined Parts:
Accurus Aerospace Tulsa, LLC Analysis Aircraft Structural Components:
Accurus Aerospace Wichita Analysis Precision Machined Parts:
Advanced Manufacturing (Sheffield) Ltd. Analysis Precision Machined Parts: Split bearings
Aero Vodochody Aerospace a.s. Analysis Metal Structures: Fuselage sheet metal components
Avcorp Industries Inc. Analysis Aircraft Structural Components: Details, sub-assemblies & metal bonded components
BAZ Airborne Components & Assemblies Analysis Aircraft Structural Components: Structural parts and assemblies for fuselage made from aluminium and steel
Ducommun AeroStructures Analysis | News Metal Structures: Thrust reverser aft cowl skins, pressure door frames, engine cowl straps
EDEX Machining Analysis | News Aircraft Structural Components: Titanium & exotic alloy structural components
Kale Aero Analysis Aircraft Structural Components: Manufacture & assembly of structural parts
LeFiell Manufacturing Co. Analysis Struts: Control rods, struts & braces
LMI Aerospace, Inc. Analysis | News Aircraft Structural Components: Door assembly structural details; cockpit window frames; landing light lens assembly
Magellan Aerospace Corp. Analysis | News Aircraft Structural Components: Bonded structures & assemblies; machined components & assemblies; complex castings
Magellan Aerospace New York Analysis Precision Machined Parts: Landing gear uplock assembly; spoiler mixer assembly
Taber Extrusions, LLC Analysis Metal & Alloy Extrusions: Structural extrusions
TITAL GmbH Analysis | News Metal & Alloy Castings: Aluminium & titanium investment castings; Metal & Alloy Castings: Investment-cast water extractor for a/c system (for Liebherr)
Triumph Structures - Everett Analysis Aircraft Structural Components: Stringers, panels, doublers, chords & fittings

Components / Switches

Cole Instrument Corporation Analysis Mechanical Switches: Flight deck switches
Ducommun LaBarge Technologies Analysis Coaxial Switches: TCAS coaxial switches; Mechanical Switches: Pushbutton switches
Electro-Mech Components Analysis Mechanical Switches: Galley attendant lens & switch; cargo door switch; reading lamp switch; attendant call switch; autopilot switch

Components / Valves

AeroControlex Analysis Hydraulic System Valves: Flight control components
Eaton Aerospace Group (Mission Systems Divison) Analysis Valves: Windshield rain repellant valve
Eaton Aerospace, Actuation Systems Division Analysis Flow Control Valves: Precision control valves for trailing edge flap; flow control valves
GE Aviation Systems - Rockford Analysis Valves: Pneumatic & electromechanical valves
NMG Aerospace Analysis Valves: Valving for evacuation slides
Ontic Analysis | News Valves: Waste management system
The Lee Company Analysis Check Valves: ; Relief Valves: ; Hydraulic System Valves: ; Pressure Control Valves:
Woodward HRT Analysis Servovalves: Pressure-control servovalves in braking system

Components / Windows & Glass

GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems Analysis Windows: Cockpit & cabin windows
PPG Transparencies Analysis Windows: Flight deck windows

Airframe Systems / Airframe Assemblies

Aernnova Aerospace Analysis Wings: Primary wing structure; Fuselage Sections: Forward fuselage
Asahi Kinzoky Kogyo Inc Analysis Fuselage Sections:
Astronics PECO Analysis | News Aircraft Doors: Fuel access door panels
AVIC XAC Commercial Aircraft Co., Ltd. (AVIC XCAC) (was Xi'an Aircraft Industry) Analysis Aircraft Control Surfaces: Trailing edge wing ribs, inboard flaps
Boeing Aerostructures Australia Analysis Wing Flaps: Leading edge flaps
Chengdu Aircraft Industrial (Group) Co. Ltd. Analysis Aircraft Control Surfaces: Ailerons & spoilers, horizontal stabilizer parts & subassemblies (through Vought)
Elbit Systems Cyclone Ltd Analysis Aircraft Doors: Blow out doors
Encore Interiors (was EnCore Aerospace LLC) Analysis Aircraft Flooring: Floor panels
FACC AG Analysis Wings: Articulated cove panel, upper wing panels. Horizontal stabilizer seal door.
General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems Analysis | News Radomes: Ku/K/Ka tri-band radome
GKN - Fokker Aerostructures Analysis Wing Flaps: Composite inboard flaps
Hexcel Analysis Wing Flaps: Wing trailing edge assemblies
Kaman Aerosystems Analysis | News Fairings: Wing-to-body fairing
Korean Air Aerospace Division Analysis Fairings: Flap track fairing; Winglets: Wing tip extension, winglet
Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS Analysis | News Bleed Air Systems:
LMI Aerospace, Inc. Analysis | News Wings: Wing panels; Aircraft Flooring: Floor beams
Magellan Aerospace Kitchener Analysis Wings: Wing components
Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation Analysis Wings: Inboard flaps & centre wing
Radius Aerospace - Hot Springs Analysis Aircraft Control Surfaces: Leading edge skins
Spirit AeroSystems Europe Ltd Analysis Wing Spoilers: Spoilers & ailerons
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Analysis Fuselage Sections: Body panels; 41 section; forward cab assembly; fixed leading edge wing; section 44; 1350/1480 bulkheads; pressure floor
Triumph Aerospace Structures - Technology & Engineering Center - Arlington Analysis Empennages: Empennage; Fuselage Sections: Aft body section, fuselage panels (some aspects moved to Boeing, Georgia); Aircraft Doors: Passenger, cargo & service doors; Aircraft Flooring: Floor beams
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) Analysis | News Aircraft Doors: Nose landing gear doors

Airframe Systems / Cabin Interiors

Astronics PECO Analysis | News Passenger Service Units (PSUs): PSUs
Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Inflight Entertainment: TES inflight entertainment system
Collins Aerospace, Interiors Analysis Crew Rest Modules: Crew rest compartments
FELLFAB Limited Analysis Curtains:
Greenpoint Technologies Analysis | News Aircraft Interiors: Aeroloft additional cabin space
Hexcel Analysis Aircraft Interiors: Doorliners
NORDAM Interiors & Structures Division Analysis | News Aircraft Interior Furniture: Custom-made interior monuments/cabinets (option)
Panasonic Avionics Corporation Analysis | News Inflight Entertainment: Inflight entertainment; Cabin Management Systems: Cabin Services System (CSS)
Recaro Aircraft Seating Analysis Passenger Seating: Seating
Safran Cabin - Bellingham (was Zodiac Airline Cabin Interiors) Analysis Storage Bins: Stowage bins; Aircraft Interiors: Panels & linings
Safran Cabin - Herborn (was Zodiac Premium Galleys) Analysis Aircraft Interior Furniture: Bar unit; Galleys: ; Crew Rest Modules: Main deck crew rest
Safran Cabin (was Zodiac Cabin Interiors) Analysis Lavatory Equipment: Lavatories; Galleys: ; Aircraft Interior Furniture: Closets, class dividers; Automatic Passenger Briefing Equipment: Passenger address system
Thales AVS France Analysis Inflight Entertainment: TopSeries inflight entertainment system
Yokohama Aerospace America, Inc. Analysis Aircraft Interiors: Stairs

Airframe Systems / Cargo Systems

Ancra International - Aircraft Division Analysis Cargo Systems: Cargo components & systems
Collins Aerospace, Interiors Analysis Cargo Systems: Lower lobe cargo system; main deck cargo system for freighter variant; power drive units; rollers
Honeywell Aerospace Analysis | News Cargo Systems: Weight & balance system for freighter version
Rheinmetall Defence Electronics GmbH Analysis Cargo Systems: Main deck cargo loading system (747-400SF)
Telair International Analysis | News Cargo Systems: Main & lower deck cargo loading system
U.S. Cargo Systems Analysis Cargo Systems:

Airframe Systems / Crew Seating

Collins Aerospace, Interiors Analysis Crew Seating: Speciality seating systems
HAECO Cabin Solutions, LLC Analysis | News Crew Seating: Supernumary/courier seats for freighter version
Ipeco Holdings Ltd. Analysis Crew Seating: Crew seats

Airframe Systems / Environmental Systems

Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems Analysis Water Heaters: Heated drain masts, lavatory/galley water heaters
Cox & Company, Inc. Analysis Air Heaters: Electrical air heaters & air heating systems; innerline heaters for freeze protection
Donaldson Company, Aerospace & Defense Analysis Air Filters: Cabin air filtration
Eaton Aerospace Group (Mission Systems Divison) Analysis Water Systems: Potable water regulator
General Ecology Inc. Analysis Water Purification Systems: Versa Pure AC-2 drinking water purification system; Spark-L-Pure microfiltration system; Seagull IV X-6 purification system
Harris Corporation UT Analysis | News Waste Water Systems: Composite waste tanks
Johns Manville, Inc. Analysis Thermal Insulation: Micro fibre insulation
Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse SAS Analysis | News Air Conditioning Equipment: Supply and integration of the air supply control system (ASCS), cabin air conditioning, temperature control system (CACTCS) and integrated air system controller
Safran Cabin (Monogram) Analysis Airborne Waste Removal Systems: Galley waste disposal unit; re-circulating toilet system
The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. Analysis Water Systems: Portable water tanks
Triumph Aerospace Structures - Hawthorne Analysis | News Thermal Insulation: Thermal acoustic insulation

Airframe Systems / Fluid Power

AeroControlex Analysis Hydraulic Systems & Equipment: Hydraulic system components
GE Aviation (Mechanical Systems LA) Analysis Hydraulic Fuses:
PTI Technologies Inc. Analysis Hydraulic Filters: Lubrication filters
The Lee Company Analysis Hydraulic Filters: ; Hydraulic Systems Restrictors:

Airframe Systems / Landing Assemblies

Collins Aerospace, Landing Gear Analysis Aircraft Landing Gear: Nose, wing & body landing gear; wheels & brakes
Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Power Solutions Analysis Brake System Components: Brake control
Crane Aerospace/Hydro-Aire Inc. Analysis Anti-Skid Brakes & Systems: Anti-skid & autobrake systems
Dunlop Aircraft Tyres Ltd. Analysis Tyres:
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Analysis Tyres:
Honeywell Aerospace, Aircraft Landing Systems Analysis Steel Brakes: ; Aircraft Wheels: Main wheels
Triumph Integrated Systems - Fluid Power & Actuation - Yakima Analysis | News Aircraft Landing Gear: Landing gear components & assemblies

Airframe Systems / Oxygen Systems & Equipment

Eaton Aerospace Group (Mission Systems Divison) Analysis Oxygen Equipment Valves: Crew/passenger O2 filler valve; cylinder & valve assembly
Safran Aerosystems - Oxygen Systems Analysis Oxygen Systems: Passenger & crew oxygen systems & components

Airframe Systems / Safety & Security Systems

AD Aerospace Limited Analysis Aircraft Security Equipment: Flight deck entry video surveillance system
BaseWest Analysis Emergency Lighting Systems: Escape slide lighting systems and applicable test equipment, battery packs and wiring harnesses
Capewell Systems, LLC Analysis Evacuation Systems: Emergency descent device
Collins Aerospace, Interiors Analysis Evacuation Systems:
Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems Analysis Aircraft Security Equipment: Cockpit door surveillance system
Latécoère Analysis Aircraft Security Equipment: HD landscape cameras
Lufthansa Technik Analysis | News Emergency Lighting Systems: GuideU floor-path marking system
Parker Meggitt - MUSA/PLC Analysis Fire Fighting/Detection Systems: Fire suppression
Safran Aerosystems Evacuation (Air Cruisers) Analysis Slides: Evacuation slides
Siemens SAS Airborne Safety Systems Analysis Fire Fighting/Detection Systems: Fire extinguishing system (option)
Techtest Limited Analysis Emergency Locator Transmitters: Emergency locator beacon

Avionics / Avionic Components

Ducommun LaBarge Technologies Analysis Control Panels: Lighted panels

Avionics / Communications (Airborne)

Air Informatics, LLC Analysis Airborne Communication Systems:
Cobham SATCOM Analysis Communication Antennas: HGA-7001 high gain satcom antenna system
Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Radio Communications Equipment: CMU-900 communication management unit, VHF-920 transceiver; satellite communications system; VHF omnidirectional radio; Radio Communications Equipment: Mode S transponder
HR Smith (Technical Developments) Ltd Analysis Communication Antennas: Antennas
Rohde & Schwarz Analysis Transceivers: HF transceiver

Avionics / Flight and Data Management

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Autopilots: Autopilot; Flight Recorders: Cockpit voice recorder; flight data recorder; Cockpit Printers: Flightdeck printer; Avionics Management Systems: Data management unit
GE Aviation Systems - Digital Analysis Flight Management Systems: Multifunction control display unit; flight management system
Honeywell Aerospace Analysis | News Autopilots: Autopilot flight director; Flight Management Systems: Future Air Navigation System (FANS); Cockpit Control Systems: Cockpit indicators
Moog Inc. Analysis Automatic Flight Control Systems: Lateral control electronics
Teledyne Controls Analysis | News Data Acquisition Systems: Information management system

Avionics / Imaging and Visual Systems

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Weather Mapping Radar: WXR-2100 MultiScan hazard detection system

Avionics / Indicators and Instruments

CMC Electronics Inc. Analysis | News Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: Class 2 PilotView electronic flight bag
Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News LCD Displays: DU-7001 LCD displays; Moving Maps: Airshow 4200 moving map
Collins Aerospace, Sensors & Integrated Systems Analysis Fuel Quantity Indicators: Fuel metering system; Angle of Attack Indicators: Angle of attack sensors, flow sensors, in-flight ice detection sensors, liquid level sensors, pitot probes, total air temperature sensors
Eaton Electrical Sensing & Controls Division Analysis Keyboards: Keyboard panel
L3 Display Systems Analysis LCD Displays: Cockpit displays
QED/Inc. Analysis Pressure Indicators: Miniature pressure gauges for oxygen system
Safran Electronics & Defense / IDD Aerospace Corp. Analysis Keyboards: Keyboards, light-plates
Thales AVS France Analysis Electronic Flight Instrument Systems: Integrated standby flight display

Avionics / Navigation Aids (Airborne)

Collins Aerospace, Avionics Division Analysis | News Multi-Mode Receivers (MMR): GLU-925 multi-mode receiver; Distance Measuring Equipment: ; Automatic Direction Finders: Automatic direction finder

Power Systems / Auxiliary Power

Eaton Corporation Analysis APU Components: APU pump
Honeywell Aerospace Analysis | News Auxiliary Power Units: 660 series APU
Hutchinson Aerospace Analysis APU Components: APU mounts
Pratt & Whitney Canada Analysis Auxiliary Power Units: PW901A auxiliary power unit

Power Systems / Batteries & Accessories

Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Power Solutions Analysis Battery Chargers/Analysers: Battery charger
Radiant Power Corporation Analysis Nickel-Cadmium Batteries: Battery power supply for emergency exit lighting supply
Saft America Inc. Analysis Nickel-Cadmium Batteries: 605 series ni-cd batteries

Power Systems / Electrical Power Systems

Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems (AES) Analysis Airborne Electrical Power Supplies: In-seat power supply
Collins Aerospace, Power Systems Analysis Emergency Generators: Ram air turbine
Judd Wire Inc. Analysis Electrical Wire & Cable: Wire & cable

Power Systems / Engine Components

Avio Aero (GE Aerospace) Analysis | News Engine Parts: Low pressure turbine components, including stators, shrouds & turbine casing for GEnx engine. Engine lubrication equipment, including oil pump, tank, level & temperature sensor, filler cap/dipstick & strainer.; Engine Health Monitoring: For Genx engine
Cefival S.a. Analysis Piston Rings: Flash butt welded rings for CF6-80 engine
Collins Aerospace, Aerostructures Division Analysis Engine Parts: Inlet cowl, fan cowl & core cowl (CF6-80C). Nozzle (RB211-524H)
Collins Aerospace, Engine Components Analysis Turbine Engine Blades: Turbine airfoils
Forged Solutions Group Analysis Piston Rings: Ring forgings for GEnx engine (747-8)
GKN Aerospace - Engine Systems Analysis | News Engine Parts: Lightweight titanium thrust links
Groupe Lauak Analysis Engine Heat Exchangers: Condenser
IHI Corporation Analysis Engine Parts: Components for RB211 engine & CF6-80C2
LISI Aerospace Analysis Engine Parts:
Lytron, Inc. Analysis Oil Coolers: ADU oil cooler
Mecadaq Group Analysis Thrust Reversers:
Middle River Aerostructure Systems (MRAS) Analysis | News Thrust Reversers: Thrust reverser system
MTU Aero Engines Analysis | News Engine Parts: Turbine centre frame for GEnx engine
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems - Flight Systems Group (was Orbital ATK) Analysis Engine Fan Casings: Fan containment case for GEnx-2B engine
Royal Engineered Composites, Inc. Analysis Engine Parts: Engine acoustic panels & reverser components
Safran Aero Boosters Analysis | News Stators: Low pressure compressor stators for GEnx engine
Safran Nacelles Le Havre Analysis Thrust Reversers: Cascade type thrust reversers on Rolls Royce RB211
Safran Transmission Systems Analysis Full Authority Digital Controls: FADEC (with BAE) on CF6-80C2
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. Analysis Engine Inlets: PW4256 inlet, fan cowl, thrust reverser, core cowl, pylons
Triumph Aerospace Structures - Technology & Engineering Center - Arlington Analysis Nacelles: Nacelle panels, fan cowl doors
Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics & Control - West Hartford Analysis Full Authority Digital Controls: FADEC
Victoruzzo SL Analysis Engine Parts:
WGI Inc. Analysis Engine Parts: Engine components

Power Systems / Fuel Systems

Collins Aerospace, Engine Components Analysis Injection Systems: Fuel injection components
Crane Aerospace/Hydro-Aire Inc. Analysis Fuel Pumps: Boost pumps; override/jettison fuel pumps
Eaton Corporation Analysis Fuel Pumps: Main engine fuel pump
Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics & Control - West Hartford Analysis Fuel Pumps: Engine fuel pumps & metering units
Woodward Aircraft Turbine Systems Analysis Fuel Nozzles: Fuel nozzle

Power Systems / Power Transmission

Arrow Gear Company Analysis Gears & Assemblies: Gears
Avio Aero (GE Aerospace) Analysis | News Gear Drives: Accessory drive train, including inlet gearbox, tranfer gearbox, vertical & horizontal transmission shafts, command box accessories, for GEnx 2B engine on 747-8. Accessory drive train, including inlet gearbox, transfer gearbox, accessory gear box, for CF6 engine
Davall Gears Ltd Analysis Gear Drives: Aircrew seat actuation
Triumph Integrated Systems - Electronics & Control - Maryland Analysis | News Ram Air Drives: TP85 air turbine drive

Production / Handling Equipment

Production / Inspection Equipment

MTorres Disenos Industriales S.A. Analysis Precision Measurement Equipment: Wing skin measuring systems; Ultrasonic Inspection Equipment: Ultrasonic inspection systems

Production / Machining

Bavius Technologie Inc. Analysis Machining Systems: Structural parts machining
MTorres Disenos Industriales S.A. Analysis Milling: Milling systems with flexible tooling

Production / Measurement

FARO Technologies Inc Analysis Laser Measuring Equipment: Laser trackers
Kahn Industries Inc./Kahn & Co Analysis Dynamometers: Hydraulic dynamometers

Production / Production Equipment

Komax Laselec SA Analysis Marking Equipment: Cable & wire laser marking equipment

Production / Technical Consultants

AKAER Analysis Engineering Management Services: Akaer allocated teams to work on Vitoria-Spain and Everett-USA to develop wing box and fuselage
GKN - Fokker Aerostructures Analysis Engineering Design Services: Engineering & design services for wing
QFP Srl Analysis Engineering Management Services: Engineering consultancy services for main cargo door

Production / Tooling

Advanced Integration Technology (was Nova-Tech Engineering) Analysis Tooling: Bulkhead assembly tooling
Ascent Aerospace North America Analysis Tooling: Composite mould tools; Jigs & Fixtures: Assembly fixtures (for Vought)
Dutch-Shape BV Analysis Tooling: Lay-up & trim tools
Electronics Metal Finishing Corp. Analysis Tooling: Autoclave tooling
MTorres Disenos Industriales S.A. Analysis Laser Tooling: Laser scribers with flexible tooling
Paragon D & E Analysis Tooling:

Testing / Test Equipment

National Technical Systems (NTS) Analysis Automated Test Equipment: ATE carts for end-of-line testing
Testek Solutions - Independence (formerly Avtron and Testek) Analysis Automated Test Equipment:
Testek Solutions - Wixom (formerly Avtron and Testek) Analysis Test Stands: Generator test stand (IDG); Pneumatic Test Equipment: Pneumatic test stand; Fuel Test Equipment: Fuel test stand; Automated Test Equipment: Automatic test equipment test stand; Hydraulic Test Equipment: Hydraulic test stand
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