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Saab to deliver training aircraft fuselage systems to Boeing

The advanced training aircraft fuselage systems will be produced in Saab’s new facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.

Boeing’s order for the advanced training aircraft aft fuselage systems is valued for Saab is USD 71.2 million i.e. (approximately SEK 750 million) with deliveries expected in 2023.

Saab, a Swedish aerospace and defence company has announced that the company has received an order from Boeing for the advanced training aircraft aft fuselage systems. The advanced training aircraft fuselage systems will be produced in Saab’s new facility in West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S. The order for the advanced training aircraft aft fuselage systems is valued for Saab is USD 71.2 million i.e. (approximately SEK 750 million). The first deliveries to Boeing are planned for 2023.

 “This is an important milestone and underscores that we are delivering on our commitments to our customers and the state of Indiana. This order will allow Saab to continue ramping up production and hiring in West Lafayette. We couldn’t be more excited about this new chapter, and the future of our growing aerospace operations in Indiana,” said Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab in the U.S.

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