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BOEING WATCH U . S . FLY By Bill McSherry , vice president of Government Operations , Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Boeing utilizes a fleet of four Dreamlifter large cargo freighters to transport large composite components that are manufactured in North Charleston , South Carolina to Everett , Washington ( Boeing image )
Boeing and Aerospace Industry Navigate the Challenges of COVID-19
Bill McSherry Watch U . S . Fly www . watchusfly . com
Vice President of Government Operations , Boeing Commercial Airplanes
2020 has been nothing short of extraordinary as the world navigates the historic effects of COVID-19 . The impact to the aerospace industry — airlines , manufacturers , suppliers and the traveling public — is like nothing experienced before . In response , we at Boeing have been focused on supporting our customers and bridging to a recovery that will ensure a stronger , more sustainable future for all of us .
Due to COVID-19 , global air travel has seen dramatic declines , with international traffic — the markets primarily served by large aircraft — still approximately 90 percent below 2019 levels .
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