Boeing Commercial CEO Alan Mulally Talks Bigger Plan in 2012 to 2014

Boeing Commercial CEO, Alan Mulally Talks Bigger Plan
"Farnborough Special"
PI Aerospace Reporter Interviews Alan Mulally
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The Boeing Company received Orders
and made successful progress from the Great Companies In
Farnborough Air Show 2006.
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Per Pi Aerospace Special Report, dated July 19, 2006, Boeing Commercial President and CEO has bigger plan.
LONDON -- With Airbus deciding to take on both Boeing's 787 and 777 with one new airplane, The Boeing Co.'s commercial airplanes boss said Wednesday that the company will do much more in the next few years to make the 777 even better. "From what we have seen, continuously improving the 777 will be our strategy in the near future," said Alan Mulally, president and chief executive of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

In an interview with PI Aerospace Reporter, James Wallace at the Farnborough International Airshow, Mulally talked in more detail about what will be the company's next new jet after the 787 -- a composite plane that will replace the popular 737. Although some airlines are eager for Boeing to develop this jet as soon as possible, Boeing Commercial President and CEO, Alan Mulally said Boeing will take its time. He repeated that a 737 replacement won't be ready for airline service until at least 2012 and perhaps not before 2015.

Boeing is looking at replacing not only the 737, but also the 757, Mulally said. The single-aisle 757, no longer in production, carries more than 200 passengers. "We have many opportunities," Mulally said. Boeing is studying a family of planes that could seat from 90 to 230 passengers, he said.

Boeing Commercial President and CEO, Alan Mulally said that "We are looking at what is the right family to fill in under the 787," . The 787-8, which will enter airline service in 2008, will seat around 230 passengers, depending on an airline's configuration..

Boeing Commercial President and CEO, Alan Mulally said that Boeing plans stretch versions that will carry 300 or more passengers. Like the 787, the 737 replacement will have a composite airframe, now the "material of choice" for airplane design, "Composites don't corrode, don't fatigue and are more reliable and easier to maintain," "This has been our goal and dream."

Composites also allow a greatly simplified manufacturing process, he said. And that can significantly drive down costs. With the 787, the first commercial jetliner with a composite fuselage and wing, Boeing is introducing a new way of making jets.

PI Aerospace Reporter reported the Boeing Commercial President and CEO, Alan Mulally saidthat Large one-piece composite sections of the plane will be manufactured elsewhere and then taken to Everett for final assembly in only a few days. That manufacturing method will become even more efficient by the time Boeing is ready to build the 737 replacement. Also addressed that "The goal is to get the fewest number of parts that fit together accurately, and then final assembly takes the least amount of time and has the highest quality," "To replace the most efficient plane in the world, the 737, we need to improve its fuel burn, maintenance costs, weight and manufacturing costs," which will translate into savings for airlines.

PI Aerospace Reporter, James Wallace reported that The Boeing also will continue to improve the manufacturing process, Boeing is converting the 777 assembly line at its Everett plant to a moving production line. The more efficient moving line system is used for the 737 in Renton.

Boeing Commercial President and CEO, Mulally noted that Boeing "has a lot of time" to make these improvements. The first of what eventually will be three Airbus A350 family members won't be available until 2012. The final A350 version won't enter airline service until 2014. Boeing plans to do a lot with the 777 during those eight years. "We will end up with a very competitive airplane," .

It is positive to see the positive and successful result during Farnborough, in England since July 17, 2006. The Boeing Company received Orders and made successful progress from the Great Companies. Congratulations!!!! :

Per Boeing News Release:

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 17, 2006 : The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Jakarta-based Lion Air today announced that the airline exercised its purchase rights and ordered an additional 30 737-900ERs (Extended Range). Valued at more than $2.2 billion at list prices, deliveries of these additional 737-900ERs are scheduled to begin in early 2010 and continue through 2012.

The agreement was announced by Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Alan Mulally and Lion Air President Director Rusdi Kirana at the Farnborough Air Show. Lion Air, the launch customer for the 737-900ER, announced its first order for 30 737-900ERs and 30 purchase rights in July 2005. These two orders combined total 60 airplanes. Deliveries of the first order are scheduled to begin in 2007.

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 17, 2006 -- LoadAir Cargo, a recently-launched air freight operation based in Kuwait, has signed an order with Boeing [NYSE: BA} for the delivery of two 747-400 Extended Range Freighters. The announcement was made jointly at Boeing's chalet during the Farnborough Air Show. The airplane deal is valued at $494 million at list prices with both deliveries scheduled for early 2009. "This major investment demonstrates our commitment to build a world-class cargo airline business based in Kuwait" said LoadAir's Chairman, Sheikh Khalifa Ali Al-Sabah. "The 747-400ERF has demonstrated the ability to perform unmatched cargo operations across the globe, and we look forward to employing our new freighters to offer a competitive solution to customers worldwide."

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 17, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced it has received a $31 million U.S. Air Forces Europe (USAFE) contract to provide academic and simulator training to USAFE aircrews at six sites in the European theater. The contract follows similar awards earlier this year from the U.S. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and the U.S. Air Combat Command (ACC), extending the training services Boeing has provided to its customers for more than 18 years. "The award of these three aircrew training contracts demonstrates our customer's continued confidence in the training we provide to prepare warfighters for the wide range of critical missions they are called upon to perform," said Keith Hertzenberg, Boeing vice president of Training Systems and Services. "Under the USAFE contract, Boeing will provide highly experienced aircrew instructors to ensure maximum combat readiness."

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 17, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] has conducted a successful first test flight of an Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft upgraded under the Block 40/45 program, the largest enhancement in the history of the U.S. Air Force E-3 AWACS fleet. During the three-hour flight on July 15, pilots performed a series of compatibility tests between the upgrades and the aircraft's systems and structures. The airworthiness flight test program is scheduled for 24 flights over the next few months. Phase two of the program will include flight testing the Block 40/45 mission system. Under the Block 40/45 program, Boeing outfitted the Test System 3 (TS-3) AWACS test aircraft with new mission computing hardware and software, upgraded radar equipment, and navigation and communications systems.

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 17, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] is expanding its presence in the UK with the establishment of a new facility in Bristol, England, to support its growing defense business activities. The new facility, part of the company's wholly owned subsidiary, Boeing Defence UK, Ltd., will support Boeing's efforts on the Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) program. Boeing is actively engaged in discussions with the UK Ministry of Defence on the FRES program, which is intended to develop a new family of medium-weight, network-capable armored vehicles for the British army. The company is supporting a number of FRES activities already under way and is committed to providing further in-country support as the Defence Procurement Agency refines its acquisition plan for this important program.

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18, 2006 -- Mike Bair, vice president and general manager of the 787 program, today told reporters at the Farnborough Air Show that progress continues on the development of the 747-400 Large Cargo Freighter (LCF) that will be used to transport large structural elements from Italy and Japan to the United States. The airplanes are being modified by Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation at their facility in Taipei, Taiwan. The first airplane is nearly complete. .

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18, 2006 -- Boeing and its international team of partners are making solid progress on the continued development and start of production of the all-new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Scheduled for delivery beginning in 2008, the Dreamliner provides passengers with a better flying experience and operators with a more efficient commercial jetliner. Because it uses 20 percent less fuel per passenger than similarly sized airplanes, the 787 is designed for the environment with lower emissions and quieter takeoffs and landings. Inside the airplane, passengers will find cleaner air, bigger windows, more stowage space and improved lighting. To date, 28 airlines have logged 403 orders and commitments worth more than $55 billion at current list prices since the 787 launch in April 2004, making the Dreamliner the most successful commercial airplane launch in history.

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2006 -- Boeing today issued the following statement: The Boeing Company is pleased to have signed a purchase agreement with Flyington Freighters, which will be the first India-based cargo airline to operate widebody freighters. Flyington Freighters will purchase four Boeing 777 Freighters, subject to the airline obtaining the necessary statutory clearances. The Boeing 777 Freighter is the world's largest and most capable twin-engine freighter, with a revenue payload capability of 229,000 pounds (103 metric tons) and a range of 4,895 nautical miles (9,065 km).

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18, 2006 -- The first Boeing [NYSE: BA] KC-767 Tanker for the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) has begun an important Test Readiness Review (TRR) in Wichita, Kan., that will allow the airplane to begin flight testing later this year. Officials from JASDF and Itochu, a Japanese trading company and Boeing partner, will meet with Boeing Tanker program leadership and tour the airplane during the TRR. The milestone marks the completion of structural modification to the world's most advanced aerial refueling aircraft -- the first of four tanker aircraft slated for Japan. The TRR ensures that the airplane's hardware and software, as well as the facility, equipment, procedures and support personnel are ready to begin flight testing and data acquisition. "Conducting this review represents an enormous step forward in completing the modification program and the startup of flight test," said Maj. Kenji Nagatoma, on-site Japan KC-767 Tanker liaison officer. "With both air-refueling and freighter capabilities, the Japan KC-767 Tanker will allow us to participate in many missions such as providing humanitarian relief during major natural disasters."

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pacific LifeCorp, today announced that the lessor has placed an order for 14 Boeing Next-Generation 737-800s worth approximately $987 million at list prices. Subject to market demand, ACG has the right at a future date to substitute 737-700s for the 737-800s announced today. Boeing and Aviation Capital Group Finalize Order for 14 Next-Generation 737s Acquires six more 737s in Aeromexico transaction.

Boeing Statement Regarding Emirates SkyCargo Purchase Agreement for 10 Boeing 747-8 Freighter

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 18, 2006 -- Boeing today issued the following statement: Boeing is proud of our long relationship with Emirates and is pleased by the signing of a purchase agreement for 10 747-8 Freighters for Emirates SkyCargo at the Farnborough Airshow. A final contract signing is expected in the near future, at which time the order will be posted to Boeing's Orders and Deliveries Web site.

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) today announced an order for six 737-800s, two 777-300ERs and two 787 Dreamliners. The aircraft covered in today's announcement are option exercises by ILFC valued at approximately $1.2 billion at list prices. Deliveries of the 737s and the 777s begin in the first quarter of 2009 and the 787 deliveries begin in early 2012. ILFC was the first leasing company to be announced as a 787 customer. "These airplanes reflect our confidence in the market going forward and our commitment to Boeing and its product line," said Steven F. Udvar-Hazy, chairman and chief executive officer - ILFC. "We are proud to be the major operating lessor of the 787 Dreamliner and we're pleased with the strong airline leasing demand for the 787." "We are really proud of our long-term relationship with ILFC," said John Feren, Boeing vice president, Leasing and Asset Management. "As our largest leasing customer, ILFC has great influence on the market and we appreciate its affirmation of our product line.".

Boeing names SR Technics, Smiths and Hamilton Sundstrand to GoldCare Team FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today named SR Technics, Smiths Aerospace and Hamilton Sundstrand as partners for GoldCare, the revolutionary lifecycle support solution for the 787 Dreamliner. "Bringing these key team members on board further solidifies this comprehensive service option for 787 customers," Bob Avery, Boeing's vice president 787 Services & Support, said. "We're already working together to ensure GoldCare delivers the value and quality that will revolutionize airplane lifecycle support options." Under GoldCare, Boeing leads and integrates a global team to deliver maintenance, engineering and spares logistics tasks within a predictable per-flight-hour cost. With maintenance operations and logistics simplified, GoldCare customers can focus on their passengers -- all the while knowing that their airplane assets achieve maximum utilization and are maintained to the highest standards of excellence by Boeing through GoldCare partners.

Boeing Statement Regarding Flyington Freighters Announcement for 777 Freighters FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2006 -- Boeing today issued the following statement: The Boeing Company is pleased to have signed a purchase agreement with Flyington Freighters, which will be the first India-based cargo airline to operate widebody freighters. Flyington Freighters will purchase four Boeing 777 Freighters, subject to the airline obtaining the necessary statutory clearances. The Boeing 777 Freighter is the world's largest and most capable twin-engine freighter, with a revenue payload capability of 229,000 pounds (103 metric tons) and a range of 4,895 nautical miles (9,065 km).

FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2006 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and QinetiQ officials today announced that they are establishing a state-of-the-art network-enabled center for collaboration and experimentation at QinetiQ's Cody Technology Park site in Farnborough, England. Operational by the end of 2006, the center will offer customers the latest in modeling, simulation and analysis tools to help explore and understand the implications of proposed systems in a real-time, dynamic environment. Commercial and military customers will be able to network live, virtual and constructive assets in a collaborative development environment to define requirements, evolve capabilities and discover new solutions. They also will have the ability to trade off competing alternatives, or "what if" scenarios, while optimizing design concepts and their performance within the overall "system of systems."

Boeing Announces C-130 Total Life Extension Program FARNBOROUGH, England, July 19, 2006 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced a new program that will extend the service life of C-130 aircraft up to 30 years. The C-130 Total Life Extension (TLE) program addresses several aircraft modernization needs, including avionics, wiring, structures and systems. Key benefits include an innovative, patent-pending Center Wing Box solution, a comprehensive avionics modification and compliance with 21st century civil aviation standards. .

Reported By: Catch4all.com, Positive Site: Sandra Englund, July 20th, 2006 (Pacific time).