Broken supply chains mean no quick take-offs for freighter conversions
Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) conversion programme for Boeing 777s is behind schedule. The company recently revealed ...
So the really interesting part of this story, for the logistics industry, is at the end. Essentially, Boeing, which has a $65bn supply cost base, has contracted a Norwegian 3D company to print the first structural titanium parts for its 787s. It will cut $2-$3m off the cost of each aircraft – but will also contribute to a shorter supply chain. While the first work will be done in Norway, the company said it would have nine printers at a facility in Pittsburgh by the end of the year. 3D-printing is here…
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