Abstract

In mid-2003, the US based aircraft manufacturer Boeing embarked upon an ambitious project to manufacture a mid-size aircraft called 787 Dreamliner. This was the first commercial aircraft being manufactured using 50 percent of composite materials. The case examines the reasons for Boeing to initiate the 787 project. It details the design and manufacturing process of the aircraft. The case also highlights the technical features of the aircraft and explains why it is superior over the existing aircrafts of Boeing and Airbus.

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• Study the design and manufacturing process of Boeing 787 Dreamliner
• Examine the technical features of the aircraft.

Keywords

Boeing, 787 Dreamliner, Airbus, 'Name Your Plane' Program, Technology Development, Product Lifecycle Management, Global Collaborative Environment, Composite Material, Aircraft Design, RFID Technology, 787 Models Specifications, Nose Section, Engines of 787