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| Author: | Burton, J. |
| Title: | 'Just in time'. *FOKKER *SAAB |
| Journal: | International Management
1989 : OCT, VOL. 44:9, p. 46-48 |
| Index terms: | AIRCRAFT INDUSTRY NETHERLANDS SWEDEN CORPORATE STRATEGY |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | View of the fortunes of the Dutch and Swedish aircraft makers, Fokker and Saab. Orders by American Airlines. Cost of aircraft development investment. Increase in costs and competition. The Fokker deficit and Dutch government assistance. Impact of defence cutbacks on Saab and airline deregulation in the USA. Expected expansion of commuter airlines. Role of Saab-Scania. Development of a new plane. Government loan. Fokker bid for Shorts. Prospect of a US/European consortium, which Fokker would join and/or collaboration with a partner. |
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