Research challenge reading
Task A: Production and manufacture
Tang, C. S., & Zimmerman, J. D. (2009), Managing New Product Development and Supply Chain Risks: The Boeing 787 Case, Supply Chain Forum: International Journal, 10(2), 74-86 [EBSCO link]
Task B and C: Market forecasts and competitive approach
Airbus (2011), Global Market Forecast 2011-2030, Airbus S.A.S. [full pdf]
Boeing (2011), Current Market Outlook 2011-2030, Boeing Commercial Airplanes [full pdf]
Background
General commentary
Economist (2009), World trade and commercial aircraft: A dogfight no one can win, The Economist, Aug 13th
Economist (2011), The aviation industry: Flying above the clouds, The Economist – ‘Gulliver’ blog, Sep 20th
Economist (2011), Making aircraft: Full throttle, The Economist, Nov 26th
Economist (2012), Boeing: Faster, faster, faster, The Economist, Jan 28th
Other Manufacturers’ market forecasts
Bombardier (2011), Taking flight: Bombardier commercial aircraft – market forecast 2011-2030, Bombardier Inc. [full pdf]
Embraer (2011), Commercial Jets market outlook 2011-2030 [full pdf], Embraer Commercial Jets
Other
COMAC – Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd
