Abstract
This article examines to which extent the two global aircraft manufacturers Airbus and Boeing have employed open innovation, and how it has impacted on their performance outcomes. This paper provides the theoretical concept of open innovation and an outline of major relevant trends for the aviation sector to underpin the appraisal of the industry. The following chapter introduces the methodology selected for researching the companies’ strategies. The findings related to open innovation in the two companies are presented, enabling conclusions to be made regarding the employment of this strategic tool and its effectiveness.
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Walther, J., & Wäldchen, D. (2016). Open innovation in the aviation sector. In Supply Chain Integration Challenges in Commercial Aerospace: A Comprehensive Perspective on the Aviation Value Chain (pp. 57–71). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-46155-7_5
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