Boeing yesterday signed US$600 million worth of contracts with Chinese companies for the production of commercial airplane components.

Deals included the first-ever confirmed agreement to produce parts for the brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

Meeting in Beijing the aviation giant finalized contracts for the 787 composite rudder, the 737 forward entry door and the 737 automatic over-wing exit door with the Chengdu Aircraft Industrial (Group) Co Ltd, a China Aviation Industry Corporation I (AVIC I)-affiliated company.

Also sealed was the deal for the 787 wing-to-body fairing panels between Boeing and Hafei Aviation Industry Co, Ltd, a firm under AVIC II.

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