High-stakes aviation : U.S.-Japan technology linkages in transport aircraft / Committee on Japan, Office of Japan Affairs, Office of International Affairs, National Research Council.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Japan.

Contributor:

Bloch, Erich.

National Research Council (U.S.). Office of Japan Affairs.

National Research Council (U.S.). Office of International Affairs.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Aircraft industry--United States.

Aircraft industry.

Aircraft industry--Japan.

Technology transfer--United States.

Technology transfer.

Technology transfer--Japan.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (152 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1994.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The third in a series of sector-specific assessments of U.S.-Japan technology linkages, this book examines U.S.-Japan relationships that develop or transfer aircraft technology, the motivations of participating organizations, and the impacts on U.S. and Japanese capabilities. Incorporating detailed accounts of the business and technology aspects of U.S.-Japan aircraft alliances, the volume also describes the U.S. and Japanese policy contexts, presents alternative scenarios for the future and outlines how linkages with Japan can be leveraged as part of a strategy to reenergize U.S. leadership in this critical industry.

Contents:

High-Stakes Aviation

Copyright

Contents

Executive Summary

OVERVIEW

MAJOR FINDINGS

IMPERATIVES FOR THE FUTURE

POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS

Maintaining U.S. Technological Leadership

Revitalizing U.S. Manufacturing Capabilities

Encouraging Mutually Beneficial Interaction with Japan

Ensuring a Level Playing Field for International Competition

Developing a Shared U.S. Vision

1 Introduction

2 Background and Policy Context

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

U.S. AND JAPANESE POLICIES

3 Current Status Of U.S.-Japan Linkages

AIRFRAMES

Linkages in Commercial Airframes

Japanese Capabilities in Structures Manufacture and Implications for U.S. Suppliers

Linkages in Military Airframes

COMPOSITES

Japanese Capabilities and U.S.-Japan Linkages in Composites

ENGINES

AVIONICS

OTHER COMPONENTS AND SUBSYSTEMS

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF U.S.-JAPAN AIRCRAFT LINKAGES

Motivations and Benefits for the United States

Long-Term Commitment of Resources

No Barriers

Focus

Access to World-Class Manufacturing

No Leakage

U.S. Access to the Japanese Market

Risks for U.S. Industry and the United States

Enabling Competitors

Displacement

Dependence and Loss of Critical Capabilities

Market Access Problems

Technology Access Problems

National Security

Evolution of Linkage Mechanisms

U.S. and Japanese Strengths and Weaknesses Underlying Linkages

Japanese Strength-Manufacturing Capability and Investment Resources

Japanese Strength-Integrated, Supportive Policy Environment

U.S. Strength-Systems Integration and Other Advanced Technologies

U.S. Strength-Long-Term Familiarity with Needs of the Global Market

Outcomes and Implications of U.S.-Japan Linkages

Japanese Capabilities and Strategy

Technology Transfer

The U.S. Supplier Base

4 Future Trends

MARKETS.

NEW PROGRAMS

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY

IMPACT OF BROAD INDUSTRY FORCES

POSSIBLE SCENARIOS AND IMPLICATIONS FOR U.S.-JAPAN TECHNOLOGY LINKAGES

Rough Continuation of Current Trends

Asian Airbus

Asia/Japan Cooperation with Airbus

Japan Squeezed

Russian Wildcard

Resurgent U.S. Industry

5 Conclusions And Policy Recommendations

THE GLOBAL CONTEXT AND U.S. NATIONAL INTERESTS

Conclusion

THE JAPANESE AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY

U.S.-JAPAN TECHNOLOGY LINKAGES

DEVELOPING A U.S. STRATEGY

Recommendations

Encourage Mutually Beneficial Interaction with Japan

Information Management and Technology Benchmarking

Identification, Valuation, and Protection of Critical Technologies

Education and Training

Appendix A The Importance of the U.S. Aircraft Industry

Appendix B U.S.-Japan Technology Linkages in Airframes and Aircraft Systems

BOEING COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT ALLIANCES WITH JAPAN

767 Program

7J7/YXX

777

Japanese Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities

Boeing Manufacturing Capabilities

Impacts

MCDONNELL DOUGLAS

Commercial Programs

Military Programs: F-15 Licensed Production

FS-X

Appendix C U.S.-Japan Technology Linkages In Aeroengines

GE AIRCRAFT ENGINES

GE90

F110

Other Collaboration

PRATT &amp

WHITNEY

Manufacturing Alliances

INTERNATIONAL AERO ENGINES (IAE)

HYPR AND OTHER JAPANESE GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

JAPANESE CAPABILITIES IN THE AERO ENGINE BUSINESS.

Notes:

Committee chairman: Erich Bloch.

Project funded with support from the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Japan-United States Friendship Commission.

ISBN:

9786610211203

9781280211201

1280211202

9780309586658

0309586658

9780585155586

0585155585

OCLC:

44957342