Boeing hires Japan makers to build 1-3 of 7E7 jet

Boeing hires Japan makers to build 1-3 of 7E7 jet

TOKYO, Japan - James Morris (L), senior vice president of Boeing Co., briefs reporters on the company's plan for its next-generation 7E7 passenger jet, dubbed the Dreamliner. Morris said Boeing has asked three Japanese heavy machinery makers to build more than a third of the Dreamliner.

Japan firms may make over 20% of Boeing's next-generation jet

Japan firms may make over 20% of Boeing's next-generation jet

TOKYO, Sept. 19 Kyodo - Randy Tinseth, a director of U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co.'s commercial jet unit, said in Tokyo on Sept. 19 that the company may allow Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., to produce 20% or more of its next-generation 7E7 passenger jet, a model of which he is holding. The plane is currently under development.

Japan firms may make over 20% of Boeing's next-generation jet

Japan firms may make over 20% of Boeing's next-generation jet

TOKYO, Sept. 19 Kyodo - Randy Tinseth, a director of U.S. aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co.'s commercial jet unit, said in Tokyo on Sept. 19 that the company may allow Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd., to produce 20% or more of its next-generation 7E7 passenger jet, a model of which he is holding. The plane is currently under development. (Kyodo)

Boeing hires Japan makers to build 1-3 of 7E7 jet

Boeing hires Japan makers to build 1-3 of 7E7 jet

TOKYO, Japan - James Morris (L), senior vice president of Boeing Co., briefs reporters on the company's plan for its next-generation 7E7 passenger jet, dubbed the Dreamliner. Morris said Boeing has asked three Japanese heavy machinery makers to build more than a third of the Dreamliner. (Kyodo)