Aircraft
Boeing Programs Reaping Rewards of Corporate Revamp
U.S. manufacturer says programs are “on track” after revamp based on new design philosophy, and greater commonality.
Boeing's lessons learned include a new organization of sharing resources between programs, such as the 787-10 (shown) and the 737 Max development effort. Common flight decks are another benefit for end users.
Boeing's lessons learned include a new organization of sharing resources between programs, such as the 787-10 (shown) and the 737 Max development effort. Common flight decks are another benefit for end users.

The stark difference between Boeing’s difficult experience with the 787-8 and the smooth progress it has experienced with its three new airplane programs would seem to be no accident. It comes after a fundamental reorganization that saw airplane development segregated from production.