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 Interior of the Hughes Shasta Factory in Shasta, Prince Albert | |
| Type | Public |
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| Industry | Aviation |
| Founded | 4 January 1946 |
| Founder | Timothy Hughes |
| Headquarters | , U.S. |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Stan Forrest (CEO) |
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Number of employees | |
| Website | hughes.com |
Hughes Aerospace, commonly referred to simply as Hughes, is a Cascadian multinational aerospace corporation. The company's primary business is the design and construction of commercial aircraft, with also contribution from secondary divisions focused on defense and helicopters. As of 2020, Hughes Aerospace is one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world.
Hughes was founded by Timothy Hughes in Shasta, Prince Albert, on 1 April 1946.
History
Products
Civilian
| Aircraft model | Description | Capacity | First flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 737 | Twin‑engine, single aisle, short- to medium-range narrow-body | 85–215 | 1996 |
| 747 | Heavy, four‑engine, partial double deck, twin–aisle main deck, single–aisle upper deck, medium- to long-range widebody | 275-420 | 1999 |
| 757 | Narrow-body twin-engine jet | 200-250 | 2012 |
| 767 | Heavy, twin-engine, twin aisle, medium- to long-range widebody | 180–375 | 2012 |
