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Compressor plant in Welkenraedt aims to support rising demand from major civil aircraft engine programmes, with operations expected to begin in 2028
Boeing has taken on Spirit AeroSystems's commercial programmes, aftermarket operations and 15,000 staff, while Airbus has added six global production facilities to its network.
The company has invested more than $1 billion to expand its South Carolina site and plans to create over 1,000 jobs to meet consumer demand for the 787.
The ELT 5000 has entered service as the only approved distress tracking option for 737s following a full platform certification.
Boeing will expand both of its North Charleston campuses to support increased 787 Dreamliner production at a rate of 10 aircraft per month by 2026.
Increased capacity at Fossé will be used to produce industrial valves and high-pressure hydraulic fittings used in aerospace fluid-conveyance systems. Parent company Senior plc has also secured new contracts with Collins.
This covers sheet metal assemblies and thermal products for a mix of platforms, including the Sikorsky CH-53K and Boeing 787 and 767 aircraft. The total value of the contract is estimated at just over $40m.
The fuselage is planned for delivery to Lilium facilities in Wessling, Germany in the fourth quarter 2023, prior to planned start of assembly of the first Lilium Jet by year end.
Now available on Airbus A350 and soon on Boeing B787, Opera WB features passenger comfort such as wide full-flat bed, extra-large monitor screen, fully integrated door for increased privacy and extra stowage capacity.
More than 100 new Lufthansa Group aircraft, such as Boeing 787-9s, Airbus A350s and Boeing 777-9s, will offer the innovative feature soon. Swiss will offer the well-being experience starting in 2024.
Titanium parts from VSMPO-AVISMA, a Boeing supplier for 25 years, are used on Boeing 737, 767, 787, 777 and 777X aircraft. A new deal seals this trade into the future, and should expand the supplier's role.
Heroux-Devtek Spain has won its largest contract since the acquisition of CESA in 2018, including full qualification by Boeing of its design capabilities and special processes, enabling further opportunities.
