Defence and security company Saab has signed an agreement with Boeing on
providing the Large Cargo Doors, Bulk Cargo Door and Access Doors for the Boeing
787-10 Dreamliner. The contract includes both development and manufacturing of
the latest version in the 787 family. The value of the contract has an initial
order intake providing potential value in excess of 600 MSEK.
“Saab has already a long-term relationship together with Boeing. This is yet
another evidence of our strong and close cooperation. Saab will continue to
focus on providing value to Boeing by keeping our commitments and provide high
quality products on time”, says Lars Jensen, head of Saab’s business unit
Aerostructures.
Launched in June 2013, the 787-10 will leverage 787 technology to provide more
passenger and cargo capacity and unparalleled seat-mile economics in the medium
twin-aisle market. Boeing is scheduled to begin delivery of the 787-10 to
customers in 2018.
At Saab about 500 employees works with the development and production of complex
airframe assemblies to the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers Boeing and
Airbus. In addition to the mid and outer fixed wing leading edge for the A380
Saab manufactures ailerons and doors to several Airbus and Boeing aircraft.
Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and
solutions ranging from military defence to civil security. Saab has operations
and employees on all continents and constantly develops, adopts and improves new
technology to meet customers’ changing needs.