Boeing has announced that its new R&D arm, Australian Phantom Works, which specialises in aerospace solutions, will be established in Australia.
The CSIRO and the Federal Government have welcomed the plan, which will build on the company’s 80-year history of involvement in Australia.
The company presently employs about 4000 people on civil and military aircraft and on other programs.
Its subsidiary, Hawker de Havilland, manufactures a range of aircraft components.
"Innovation is critical to securing the future of Australian industry, and R&D is critical to the innovation process," Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Senator Kim Carr said at the launch of Phantom Works.
Speaking at the launch, CSIRO chief executive Dr Geoff Garrett said the leadership and investment in Phantom Works here will be beneficial to many research organisations, suppliers to Boeing, and other businesses within the Australian innovation system.
"From a global perspective it is imperative that Australia stay at the forefront of scientific and industrial research," Dr Garrett said.
"To maintain and grow our position, we welcome innovative advanced technology companies such as Boeing."
Key contact:
Boeing
www.boeing.com.au
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