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| 【Overview of the First Examination Committee meeting】 |
| ■Date / time：1:50 p.m. to 4 p.m. on June 28, 2002 (Fri) |
| ■Venue：Main conference room, 7F TMG Main Building No.1 |
| ■Content：Significance of passenger jet development, vision of the passenger jet to be developed, tasks in passenger jet development |
| （1）Significance of passenger jet development
・ In order to produce aircraft, “continuation” of technology and people is required. ・ Asian countries are expecting Japan to take the initiative. ・ Explanation of rippling effects must be provided to general public in plain language. ・ Although the appearance may be unchanged, it is necessary to introduce new materials, technologies and systems. There will naturally be technologies that arise from this process. ・ Small and medium-sized enterprises in Tokyo see a profound significance in developing the aerospace industry, which represents a typical example of multi-model small-lot production. ・ Producing fuselages and engines that suit the business environment five years from now, will provide major technological ramifications. ・ Manufacturers are eager to pursue the project, but in an approach that minimize risks, rather than seeking to generate rippling effects. （2）Vision of the passenger jet to be developed ・ This is a debate that cannot produce an immediate conclusion. There is no common consensus. There could be many approaches depending on which demand areas we focus on. ・ Demands in Asia have definitely surged, suggesting a shift to the use of larger aircraft. At the same time, smaller aircrafts can cater to routes and demands that suit its capacity. ・ The discussions should focus on a passenger jet with the capacity of 20 to 100 people. （3）Tasks in passenger jet development ・ Noise regulations are becoming strict in Europe. A low-noise model would be attractive. ・ There are numerous challenges in regard to the issue of gas emissions, with a potential of generating a significant appeal. ・ At Yokota, noise is the biggest issue. ・The project should explore aircrafts that take advantage of our technological edge to achieve low noise and low cost (including the running cost). |
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