Boeing celebrates Centrair's 20th anniversary and its role in 787 Dreamliner production

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Boeing celebrates Centrair's 20th anniversary and its role in 787 Dreamliner production

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By Sky Industry News

Mar 10, 2025

Boeing has marked the 20th anniversary of Central Japan International Airport, also known as Centrair, emphasizing its pivotal role in the production process of the 787 Dreamliner. The announcement was made on Boeing's official X account on February 25.

Centrair, situated near Nagoya, Japan, celebrated this milestone with recognition of its involvement in Boeing's aircraft development. In 2015, Boeing donated ZA001, the first 787 Dreamliner prototype, to Centrair as a testament to the enduring partnership between Boeing and Japan's aerospace sector.

According to Aerospace Global News, Centrair's strategic location is crucial to Boeing's global supply chain for the 787 Dreamliner. Japanese manufacturers such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries produce vital components like wings and fuselage sections. These parts are transported from Centrair to Boeing's final assembly plant in North Charleston, South Carolina, using Dreamlifters—specially modified 747-400 aircraft designed for oversized cargo.

Boeing post on X | X (Twitter)

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Centrair’s website notes that in 2018, they expanded their facilities to include the 'Flight of Dreams' exhibition centered around the ZA001 aircraft. This Seattle-themed retail and aviation complex features interactive exhibits, flight simulators, and a Boeing store, fostering public engagement with aviation and celebrating collaboration between Boeing and Japanese aerospace companies.

In response to growing demand for the 787 Dreamliner, Boeing announced a $1 billion investment aimed at expanding its South Carolina manufacturing facilities. This expansion seeks to increase production rates to ten aircraft per month by 2026 and is projected to create approximately 500 new jobs over five years.

Boeing is recognized as a leading global aerospace company engaged in designing, manufacturing, and selling airplanes, rotorcrafts, rockets, satellites, and telecommunications equipment. The company also provides leasing and product support services to customers across more than 150 countries.