波音737首个海外工厂在中国开工
Construction of Boeing's first overseas facility as part of its 737 production system started Thursday in the east China port city of Zhoushan.
波音首个海外工厂周四在中国东部港城舟山市开工，该工厂属于波音737生产系统。
The construction will consist of two parts -- a Boeing 737 completion center and the delivery center. It is scheduled to be completed in 2018.
Boeing and Chinese aviation manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. (COMAC) will jointly run the completion center, in which flight entertainment systems and seats will be installed in Boeing's 737 aircraft.
"Today we all see a vibrant, win-win partnership that supports the growth and development of China's aviation industry and the economy, as well as the U.S. economy," said Ray Conner, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
The completion center also provides services such as coating, repairs and maintenance of Boeing aircraft.
The 737 delivery center is solely owned by Boeing.