Boeing: Chinese suppliers contribute significantly to project success

Our correspondent in the United States Ma Xiaoning February 13 11 o'clock in the morning, in the Washington State Seattle 64 kilometers from the Boeing Company Everett Factory, from all over the world journalists, customers, Boeing employees, suppliers and local government officials, such as nearly million people, Together witnessed another milestone in Boeing's history: the first Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental airliner officially off line.　　According to the introduction, the latest Boeing 747 series members will establish economic performance and environmental performance of the new benchmark, while providing world-class experience. The beautiful color of the future is enough to hold 72 American football fields (each rugby field about 110 meters, width about 49 meters), a corner of the Boeing giant Assembly plant, was converted into the theme of "The World's Love, the Future" celebration stage. As the curtain slowly opened, the whole audience was boiling.　　The Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft to the audience, the first is a strong visual impact. The first 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft completely overturned the Boeing classic Blue tone, with red, orange two colors of "Sunrise" painting appearance, refreshing. Patte Shanahan, vice president of Boeing's civil aircraft Group, stressed that the change in color was intended to show that Boeing's pursuit of dynamism and movement represents Boeing's vision of the future of the world's aviation industry and its respect for its key customers. In the culture of its main client country, the combination of red and orange represents prosperity, good luck and blessings for success. Many media journalists interpret the color as Boeing's emphasis on the Asia-Pacific market.　　In the future, the color of the 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft will be based on customer requirements. The ingenious name Fusion Classic modern 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft attracts attention, not only because of color changes.　　Boeing's 6-year-long product, along with the 747-8 cargo aircraft that flew last February, bears the dream of Boeing's quest to remain globally competitive in the civil aviation market. February seems to have special significance for Boeing. In February of 1969, the first flight of the Boeing 747 series pioneered a new era of wide-body aircraft in the history of civil aviation, and one of Boeing's most profitable projects.　　In the face of fierce competition in the global civil aviation market, Boeing decided to launch 747-8 models, 747 series of classic advantages and 787 of innovative technology in one, 747-8 of the name highlighted the 787 and 747 of the intrinsic link. According to the introduction, because of the use of the most advanced technology, the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft cost less than other large civilian aircraft, compared with the previous Boeing 747-400, cost reduction 12%, fuel economy increased by 16%, unit passenger carbon emissions 16%, noise reduction of 30%.　　On the interior, the 747-8 Intercontinental Aircraft employs the luxurious style of the 787 Dreamliner, the new arc design, the upward bending of the cabin structure, the changing lighting, which gives passengers a greater sense of openness and comfort, while increasing the storage space for personal belongings. At the ceremony site, more than 40 years ago as the 747 project chief engineer, known as "the father of 747"Joe Sutter most noticeable. In an interview with reporters, Sartre said that both Boeing and himself, 13th is a historic moment.　　He expressed optimism about the viability of the 747 project and predicted that 747 families would launch new models 20 years later. It is reported that 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft will be in the test stage next month, the end of this year delivery.　　At that time, all models of the existing 747 series will stop production. Parts manufacturing cooperation milestones 747-8 of Intercontinental aircraft suppliers 1/3 from around the world. Chinese suppliers have made a significant contribution to the success of the project. Wang, President of Boeing (China) Investment Co., Ltd., said that the Boeing 747-8 project is a milestone for Boeing's partnership with China's aviation industry, with the group of Avic, the flying group and Hongdu Airlines all contributing significantly to the success of the 747-8 project, which is responsible for 747-　　8 of the internal flap fixed the trailing edge wing ribs, vertical tail, aileron, spoiler and other accessories manufacturing work. China's aerospace industry has been involved in the manufacture of all Boeing models, including Boeing 737, 747, 767, 777 and the most innovative 787 Dreamliner, and so far, nearly 6000 flights have used Chinese-made components and components in Boeing aircraft all over the world.　　Wang said that China is Boeing's largest overseas market, and Boeing looks forward to a fruitful long-term partnership with China. (Xinhua Seattle February 13)