Boeing 7e7

The Boeing 7E7 Project

Advanced Corporate Finance

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Executive Summary

2. Problem/Opportunity Statement

3. Objectives

4. Data Analysis

6. Alternative Analysis

7. Decision Criteria

8. Final Decision and Recommendations

9. Works Cited

EXECUTIVE SUMMARRY

“Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. The company provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing provides products and support services to customers in 150 countries and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales. Boeing continues to expand their product line and services to meet emerging customer needs. The broad range of capabilities includes creating new, more efficient members of our commercial airplane family; integrating military platforms, defense systems and the warfighter through network-centric operations; creating advanced technology solutions that reach across business units; e-enabling airplanes and providing connectivity on moving platforms; and arranging financing solutions for our customers” (Boeing).

In 2003, the Boeing Company announced plans to build a new “super-efficient” commercial jet called the “7E7” or “Dreamliner.” The Boeing 7E7 was driven by customer requirements. The company envisioned a greater-efficiency aircraft with lower operating and manufacturing costs through the advancements in air frame design, jet engine technology, and the use of composite materials, which also allows the 7E7 to be more environmentally friendly than its predecessors. The plane would use 20 percent less fuel than existing planes of its similar size with the ability to be able to fly short and long distances. Furthermore, the aircraft would have the smallest...