COLUMBUS, Ohio,
Dec. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- When the first 787 Dreamliner
takes off in 2008,
Boeing will have several Ohio aerospace companies to thank
for helping the first-of-its-kind airliner get off the ground. Six Ohio
companies are involved in the research, development and manufacturing of parts
and essential components for the Dreamliner,
Boeing's next-generation, long-
range jet. According to Boeing, the Dreamliner will provide airlines with
unmatched fuel efficiency and passengers with increased comfort and
convenience.
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"Ohio is leveraging its standing as a national leader in aerospace
industry innovation to assist in the Dreamliner project, one of the most
anticipated launches of a commercial airliner in aviation history," said
Marlon Cheatham, brand manager for the Ohio Business Development Coalition
(OBDC), the nonprofit organization that markets the state for capital
investment.
Most recently, Niles, Ohio-based RTI International Metals Inc. signed a
10-year, $900 million-plus agreement to supply structural titanium components
for the 787 Dreamliner. RTI, a leading parts manufacturer, expects that by
2010 the contract could be worth more than $100 million a year.
Other Ohio contributions include: a hydraulic subsystem developed by
Parker Hannifin that will operate the Dreamliner's main landing gears, flight
controls, flaps and steering components; a variety of motors, pumps, fittings,
valves and ducts from Eaton Corporation; lightweight, corrosion-resistant
bearings and fasteners that will lower fuel costs from Brush Engineered
Materials Inc.; and state-of-the-art, fuel-efficient engines developed by both
GE Aviation and Rolls-Royce. Boeing will offer both engines as a choice to its
customers.
"Ohio's legacy in manufacturing and the development of jet engine
components and advanced materials make the state one of the top supplier
concentrations in the aerospace industry," said Dr. Mike Heil, president of
the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI), the nonprofit corporation that works with
more than 100 partners in industry, government and universities to carry out
aerospace-related research and technology development. "By taking advantage of
our state's many assets, the government, along with industry leaders, is
helping to make Ohio an even stronger force in aerospace innovation."
Only Ohio can boast two federal laboratories, ten leading universities
with dedicated doctoral level research and education programs in aerospace
related disciplines, and more than 450 aerospace manufacturers and suppliers
all working in collaboration to develop innovative solutions for the nation's
aerospace needs. These entities, along with Ohio's internationally renowned
federal aerospace research centers, attract the industry's top talent to
provide limitless opportunities in aeropropulsion and power research and
development, manufacturing innovation and commercialization of aerospace
components and products.
Ohio's aerospace industry is supported by the state's Third Frontier
Project, a $1.6 billion initiative to expand Ohio's high-tech research
capabilities, promote innovation, create high-paying jobs and form new
companies.
"Businesses are realizing the opportunities and resources the state of
Ohio offers for business growth and success," said Ed Burghard, executive
director of the OBDC. "In addition to its long history of innovation through
collaboration, business owners profit from the bottom-line benefits of better
work:life balance for their employees. Ohio offers low-cost, low stress
communities in a combination of micropolitan and metropolitan cities. This
diversity provides executives and employees the resources and time to make any
ambition achievable. Ohio truly is the state of perfect balance."
For more information, visit www.ohiomeansbusiness.com.
For more information about Ohio's aerospace industry, view the complete
brochure at www.ohiomeansbusiness.com/key/aerospace.php.
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