Boeing, Mubadala Sign New Agreement Increasing Long-Term Role of Mubadala as Tier 1 Supplier

Boeing BA and Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala) today announced a new strategic agreement that will increase the long-term role of Mubadala as a Tier 1 supplier to Boeing. Through their agreement, signed at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, Mubadala has the opportunity to supply as much as $2.5 billion in advanced composites and machined metals to Boeing commercial programs, including the 787 and 777X. Boeing and Mubadala have also agreed to work together to develop pre-preg and carbon fiber manufacturing capabilities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This will support the ongoing development of the aerostructures industry and create raw-materials capabilities in the United Arab Emirates. This latest agreement advances the strong relationship between Boeing and Mubadala and reflects the UAE's expanding role in aerospace industry manufacturing. As previously announced, Strata Manufacturing, a Mubadala subsidiary, is also positioned to be a supplier of the 787 Dreamliner vertical fin. Boeing and Mubadala remain committed to continue See full press release