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Why do aircraft manufacturers do joint aircraft ventures?
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Why do aircraft manufacturers do joint aircraft ventures?

Sometimes, two or more aircraft manufacturers can't make the best aircraft all on their own. Instead of abandoning the project, they partner with another aircraft manufacturer to do joint aircraft ventures. But why not just do it alone? For many, they are skeptical of joint aircraft ventures. Often, you see massive aircraft manufacturers like Boeing or Airbus, partnering with a smaller, more regional aircraft producer to create an aircraft. The best examples of these types of aircraft are the Eurofighter Typhoon and the A220. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Reasons why joint aircraft ventures make sense There are many reasons why an aircraft manufacturer may want to enter into a joint aircraft venture, these include: Better technology Take the Eurofi...