When histories of the Boeing 787 and Airbus A400M military transport are written, they are apt to include some valuable lessons that could help program managers improve their chances of bringing large, complex aircraft development projects in on time and on budget.rnFor now, the U.S. and European aerospace primes can take pride in knowing their aircraft finally had their first flights following many frustrating delays. And make no mistake-these highly rnanticipated events were not celebratory occasions for just the two airframe manufacturers; they also were cause for joy for the aerospace industry as a whole, not to mention customers. The future of hundreds of suppliers and thousands of aerospace jobs around the world are tied to the successful completion of the programs.
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