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Boeing will build both US sixth-genertion fighters. What does that mean for the aerospace industry and the design of those aircraft?

Boeing will build both US sixth-genertion fighters. What does that mean for the aerospace industry and the design of those aircraft?3 dagen geleden30 min

<p>In something of an industrial coup, Boeing has secured government contracts to build both the US Air Force F-47 and US Navy F/A-XX sixth-generation fighters.</p><p><br></p><p>It&#39;s a stunning reversal for a company whose fighter manufacturing business seemed to be on shaky footing just a few short years ago. What does the dual win mean for Boeing&#39;s industrial rivals? And does one company designing both fighters mean the two jets will share a high level of commonality?</p><p><br></p><p>FlightGlobal&#39;s Americas defence reporter Ryan Finnerty speaks with aerospace analysts Richard Aboulafia of AeroDynamic Advisory and Tony Bancroft of Gabelli Funds to find out.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>