Boeing is also building a new production line for low-rate initial production, aiming to load the first forward and aft fuselages for LRIP mid-year as suppliers are already underway developing parts for production.
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Manta Aircraft will utilise Altair's resources to finalise the design readiness for the manufacturing of 1:1 scale prototypes of its platform demonstrator ANN2 within the next 12 months.
The agreement provides continuity of the production and sustainment of critical parts for the F/A-18 and F-15 programs. Nearly the entire GKN St Louis workforce of 550 people have been hired by Boeing.
Embraer plans investment to meet growing aircraft demand
The airframer is aiming to meet increased aircraft production and anticipated future growth by developing new businesses, products and services. In 2023 181 jets were delivered, 13% more than the previous year.
The aircraft flew for about 30 minutes, allowing the flight test team to check its overall behaviour. The Racer builds upon the aerodynamic configuration validated by the Airbus Helicopters X3 technology demonstrator.
Manufacturing will be undertaken at Senior Aerospace Jet Products’ facility near San Diego, California, USA, from January 2026 and the contract is valued at approximately $130 million over the five-year period.
