Aust manufacturers contribute to success of Boeing's 787

"At the launch in Seattle, which was beamed to many Boeing sites throughout the world - including Hawker de Havilland in Melbourne - the company said the 787 Dreamliner was already the fastest- selling jet airliner in aviation history.

"Boeing currently has 634 orders worth $US100 billion, including a confirmed order for 45 planes from Qantas and Jetstar, and options to purchase the rights for a further 70 Dreamliners," Piper said.

"Hawker de Havilland has out-sourced over $160 million of contracts to more than 100 Australian suppliers. We look forward to maintaining that relationship over the life of the project - estimated to continue for at least the next 30 years.

"This work will serve to highlight Australian know-how and cutting-edge technology; it will provide support to local manufacturing; and it will contribute to the domestic economy. This is an extremely positive message from Hawker de Havilland," Piper said.