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(JADC), representing its three Japanese 787 structure partners -- Fuji Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries -- have signed formal contracts detailing their work agreements for the 787 Dreamliner.

The companies have been working together on the project through memorandums of understanding since November 2003.

"These agreements detail how our companies will work on the 787 for many years to come," said Mike Bair, vice president and general manager of the 787 program. "It has been important that we get the details correct so that we're clear on the arrangements and comfortable that we have created contracts that will allow us all to be successful."

As previously announced, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will design and build the airplane's wing boxes, the largest structural elements of the wings. The boxes will be flown to Everett, Washington, on specially modified 747 Large Cargo Freighters for completion, including the installation of systems, fixed leading and trailing edges, and control surfaces.