Moving forward
Boeing is making progress daily on the first 787 Dreamliner
in its final assembly factory in Everett, Washington, USA. Mike
Bair, vice president and general manager of the 787 program,
reporting on the program’s progress at the Paris Air Show at Le
Bourget, said that the team working on the airplane is working
hard to prepare for the premiere.
Future models of the aircraft already committed to include
the 787-3, a model of the airplane that will be optimised
for shorter routes and later, in 2010, the company will start
delivery of the 787-9, a slightly longer version of the airplane
that will carry more people on longer-range flights. Also,
Boeing is working with interested customers to define the 787- have moved out the anticipated entry into service for the –10
10, which has yet to be launched. because there is such high demand for the initial versions of
“It’s not a matter of if for the 787-10, it’s a matter of when,” the airplane. We see the 787-10 being introduced sometime
said Mr Bair. “We continue to see good interest in this airplane around 2013.”
and are working to define what the best offering will be. We www.boeing.com
Surface treatment
Free manufacturing seminar
On the 10th October 2007 Aerospace Manufacturing magazine
in Bangalore
will be holding a free-to-attend seminar at the premises of
CADCAM specialist Delcam at Small Heath Business Park,
Birmingham, UK. The seminar will focus on technologies and
Following the successful introduction of King & Fowler processes used in the manufacture of metallics components
Polska as the only independent aerospace treatment facility in for the aerospace sector and will also look at the UK national
Eastern Europe, UK-based Aerogistics now has similar plans supply chain programme for aerospace and defence – SC21.
to penetrate the Indian aerospace industry. A joint venture Presentations being given during the one-day seminar
has been agreed between Aerogistics and Genser Aerospace to will cover subjects such as the integration of machining and
establish and operate King & Fowler India by the 1st quarter inspection, high pressure coolant delivery, workholding in
2008. aerospace machining applications and the application of
The strategic partnership combines the supply chain dimensional metrology techniques.
expertise of Genser with the OEM approved treatment Also, using CNC Simulation technology to eliminate prove-
capability of King & Fowler, enabling Aerogistics to provide out, productivity and manufacturing economics, and the
a fully integrated supply chain management service to the implementation of 5-axis technologies. Explaining more and
world’s leading aerospace manufacturers. King & Fowler India available to answer questions about Supply Chains for the 21st
will provide the local industry with a one-stop-shop for surface Century (SC21) will be Peter Hogg, Director of Procurement
treatments including non-destructive testing, electroplating, Strategy at BAE Systems and SC21 Project Director.
anodising and painting. Seminar delegates will also to get the opportunity to network
Aerogistics has ambitious plans to replicate the King & with other participants during breaks and enjoy a buffet lunch
Fowler business model courtesy of Delcam. While the seminar is free to attend,
in Mexico and China delegate places are limited and those interested in attending are
within the next two advised to register their interest immediately.
years while growing
its European market To register your interest please provide your name,
share through further professional position, company and telephone number
acquisition and organic either by e-mail to newsdesk@aero-mag.com or by calling
growth. +44 (0)1634 830566.
www.aerogistics.com
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