Boeing Australia, Ltd.

History

1937-1960 The evolution of Boeing Australia Limited dates back to 1937 when U.S. company, North American Aviation Inc., licensed an Australian group (Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation) to build the NA-33 training aircraft.

This NA-33 prototype led to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Wirraway aircraft of World War II fame. A short time later, manufacturing began on medium-range bombers for the RAAF. These were manufactured at the Government Aircraft Factories (GAF) facilities. The RAAF Roundel is based on that of the British Royal Air Force, with the central circle replaced by a Kangaroo, a symbol of Australia. ...

In 1959, the Collins Radio Company (Australasia) Pty Ltd (CRCA) was established in Melbourne.

1961-1990 In 1973 Rockwell International acquired Collins Radio Company and the CRCA name was changed to Rockwell Collins (Australasia) Pty Ltd.

In October 1987, the Government Aircraft Factories were renamed Aerospace Technologies of Australia (ASTA).

1991-2002 Rockwell Systems Australia Ltd (RSA), formed in March 1991, bringing together two other Rockwell companies operating within Australia - Rockwell Ship Systems Australia (RSSA) in Sydney (North Ryde) and Rockwell Electronics Australia (REA) in Melbourne (Lillydale). Rockwell can refer to: Rockwell International - a defense company in the United States Rockwell Automation - an industrial automation company that descended from Rockwell International Rockwell Collins - a communications and aviation electronics company that also descended from Rockwell International Willard Rockwell - businessman who helped shape and name what became Rockwell International...

In June 1995, the Australian Government sold elements of ASTA for A$40 million to Rockwell, providing the company with capabilities in aircraft production, aircraft modification and component manufacture and service. Later in 1995, Rockwell Systems Australia changed its name to Rockwell Australia Limited. Rockwell can refer to: Rockwell International - a defense company in the United States Rockwell Automation - an industrial automation company that descended from Rockwell International Rockwell Collins - a communications and aviation electronics company that also descended from Rockwell International Willard Rockwell - businessman who helped shape and name what became Rockwell International...

On 6th December 1996 Boeing paid US$3 billion to acquire Rockwell's global aerospace and defence business, including most of its Australian operations, which it renamed Boeing Australia Limited.

On the 15th December 1996, The Boeing Company and The McDonnell Douglas Corporation merged in a stock-for-stock transition, creating the world's largest integrated aerospace company. DC-10, retired from American Airlines fleet at gate McDonnell Douglas was a major American aerospace manufacturer, producing a number of famous commercial and military aircraft. ...

In 2003, The Boeing Company appointed Hon. Andrew Peacock AC, as President Boeing Australia, to co-ordinate the company's Australian investments and operations. These businesses include Boeing Australia Limited, Hawker de Havilland, Preston Aviation Solutions, Alteon Training Australia Pty. Ltd, and offices for Jeppesen and Boeing Commercial Aircraft (BCA) Sales. With the exception of the BCA Sales office, these businesses were consolidated in 2003 into a wholly-owned company, Boeing Australia Holdings Pty. Ltd. The Hon. ...

Projects Some important programs that Boeing Australia is working on include:

• Project Wedgetail
• Boeing 787
• Support of the Royal Australian Air Force fleet of F/A-18 and F-111 Aardvark aircraft.

The Boeing Wedgetail is an aircraft designed in response to Australias RFP to vendors for an AEW&C aircraft (and supporting segments) for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). ... Jump to: navigation, search Rendering of a Boeing 787-8 in Northwest Airlines colors (final design) The Boeing 787, or Dreamliner, is a mid-sized passenger airliner currently under development by Boeing Commercial Airplanes and scheduled to enter service in 2008. ... The RAAF Roundel is based on that of the British Royal Air Force, with the central circle replaced by a Kangaroo, a symbol of Australia. ... April 2003: Two United States Navy F/A-18 Hornets prepare to launch from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman. ... A U.S. Air Force F-111 The General Dynamics F-111 Aardvark (the nickname was unofficial for most of its lifespan, but it was officially named Aardvark at its retirement ceremony for the United States Air Force) is a long-range strategic bomber, reconnaissance, and tactical strike aircraft. ...