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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.
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