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APRIL 2013 / Volume XI, Issue XI Frontierswww.boeing.com/frontiers APRIL 2013 / Volume XI, Issue XI HIGH ASPIRATIONS Phantom Eye soars after quick work by ‘One Boeing’ team BOEING FRONTIERS / APRIL 2013 01 02 BOEING FRONTIERS / APRIL 2013 BOEING FRONTIERS / APRIL 2013 ON THE COVER 16 EYE FOR SUCCESS When Boeing’s unmanned, liquid hydrogen– powered Phantom Eye completed a successful second test flight in late February over Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., it was testament to the work of a “One Boeing” team—including experts from the company’s F/A-18 Super Hornet program—that redesigned the aircraft’s landing gear system. This Frontiers photo essay captures the exacting preparation and teamwork that made the second flight of Phantom Eye successful, with the unmanned craft reaching an altitude of more than 8,000 feet (2,400 meters). COVER: PHANTOM EYE IS SHOWN ON THE DRY LAKEBED AT NASA’S DRYDEN FLIGHT RESEARCH CENTER IN CALIFORNIA AFTER ITS SECOND TEST FLIGHT IN LATE FEBRUARY. IT IS DESIGNED TO TILT AND REST ON ITS WINGTIP AFTER COMING TO A STOP. BOB FERGUSON/BOEING PHOTO: SHOWN IN THE EARLY MORNING DESERT LIGHT BEFORE ITS SECOND TEST FLIGHT, PHANTOM EYE WAS DEVELOPED TO CRUISE AT ALTITUDES AS HIGH AS 65,000 FEET (19,800 METERS) FOR FOUR CONSECUTIVE DAYS, PERFORMING MILITARY OR CIVILIAN MISSIONS INCLUDING BATTLEFIELD AND BORDER OBSERVATION. BOB FERGUSON/BOEING FSC LOGO BOEING FRONTIERS / APRIL 2013 03 FRONTIERS STAFF Publisher: Tom Downey Editorial director: Anne Toulouse EDITORIAL TEAM 12 Executive editor: FLIGHT OF PASSAGE Paul Proctor: 312-544-2938 After 178 flights and more than 480 flight-hours, the P-8I has completed a successful Editor: flight-test program that included dropping inert weapons. Boeing is under contract to build James Wallace: 312-544-2161 eight of the P-8I, a maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft based on Managing editor: the 737 jetliner, for the Indian Navy. The first three are scheduled for delivery this year. Vineta Plume: 312-544-2954 PHOTO: LEO DEJILLAS/BOEING Graphic designers: Brandon Luong: 312-544-2118 Cass Weaver: 480-216-4539 Photo director: Bob Ferguson: 312-544-2132 Commercial Airplanes editor: Don Smith: 206-766-1329 Defense, Space & Security editor: Diane Stratman: 562-797-1443 Engineering, Operations & Technology editor: Junu Kim: 312-544-2939 Human Resources and Administration editor: Len Vraniak: 312-544-2351 Shared Services Group editor: Beriah Osorio: 425-577-4157 Staff writer: Eric Fetters-Walp: 425-266-5871 ONLINE PRODUCTION Web manager: Wendy Manning: 312-544-2936 Web designer: Michael Craddock: 312-544-2931 Web developers: Lynn Hesby: 312-544-2934 Keith Ward: 312-544-2935 Information technology consultant: Tina Skelley: 312-544-2323 HOW TO CONTACT US: E-mail: [email protected] Mailing address: Boeing Frontiers MC: 5003-0983 100 N. Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-544-2954 AD WATCH The stories behind the ads in this issue of Frontiers. Fax: 312-544-2078 Inside cover: Page 6: Web address: “The New Apache: A Soldier’s Boeing sponsored the Electrical and www.boeing.com/frontiers Guardian” is one in a series of Computer Engineering Department Send all retiree address changes to innovation stories told by Boeing Head Association Expo last month. Boeing Frontiers, MC 6Y-66 employees such as John Schibler. This sponsorship represents one P.O. Box 3707 Learn more at www.boeing.com/ way that Boeing strengthens stories. relationships with educators in Seattle, WA 98124-2207 strategic skills areas. Postmaster: Send address corrections to Boeing Frontiers, MC 6Y-66 P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124-2207 (Present addressees, include label) 04 BOEING FRONTIERS / APRIL 2013 BOEING FRONTIERS / APRIL 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS 24 Inside TALENT FOR GROWTH Boeing’s fast-growing site, Oklahoma City, has assembled strong and diverse talent that 07 supports a number of engineering and aircraft programs. Whether helping upgrade planes LEADERSHIP such as the B-1 bomber at nearby Tinker Air Force Base or equipping military aircraft with secure communications, site employees say they are excited by the rapid growth and MESSAGE welcome the additional people and resources. PHOTO: BOB FERGUSON/BOEING Boeing has a rich heritage of helping and strengthening communities, and opportunities are greater than ever for employees to carry on that tradition by volunteering their time, unique skills and abilities, says Lianne Stein, vice president, Global Corporate Citizenship. Through volunteering, Boeing employees can make a positive difference in the lives of people around the globe, she writes. 08 SNAPSHOT/ QUOTABLES 33 WHY WE’RE HERE 34 MILESTONES 38 IN FOCUS Pages 10–11: Back cover: “Enduring Awareness,” Boeing holds itself to the highest featuring ScanEagle, is one ethical standards by following a set of several ads in a Boeing of core values. One of those, people Defense, Space & Security working together, is highlighted advertising campaign in this print ad. It speaks to how highlighting the capabilities innovation comes from great ideas— Boeing brings to its customers. The ads are running which come from an open work in print and online business, political and trade culture. This ad is scheduled to run in publications. the first-quarter issue of Ethisphere. BOEING FRONTIERS / APRIL 2013 05 06 BOEING FRONTIERS / APRIL 2013 BOEING FRONTIERS / APRIL 2013 LEADERSHIP MESSAGE Making a difference The opportunity to positively impact communities is greater than ever Lianne Stein Vice president, Global Corporate Citizenship ince Boeing’s first charitable donation in 1917 to the Uni- From mentoring military personnel transitioning into the private versity of Washington, we’ve had the vision to understand sector to preparing students for high-tech careers to helping Sthen—as we do now—that the enduring strength of our nonprofits increase their efficiency and reach, Boeing employees business depends on healthy, vibrant and educated communities. make a positive difference in the lives of people around the globe. We continue to build on our company’s legacy of strengthening Volunteering in the community also develops leadership skills, communities. From creating products and services that are cleaner enhances teamwork and attracts talented people to work at and more efficient to conducting business responsibly and investing Boeing who share our values. in our communities, we live up to our proud heritage in the things As we celebrate Earth Day this month and other observances we do to make a positive difference in people’s lives today and throughout the year, our individual and collective actions send a for generations to come. powerful message about Boeing’s commitment to bring value to the Game-changing innovation and transcending boundaries diverse communities we serve. And new this year, in response to will always be the heart of Boeing. And just as our business has employee feedback, Boeing’s annual Global Day of Service, which evolved to meet the challenges of a global marketplace, so has our traditionally took place on a single Saturday in July, will be extended approach to community engagement. Today, our customers and to cover the entire month. Of course, Boeing employees will con- stakeholders expect us to be active participants and contributors tinue to contribute to the vitality of our communities year-round by in their communities, and in this era of unprecedented economic volunteering as part of company efforts and in their personal lives. and geopolitical turmoil, there is certainly no shortage of need. Helping communities is a shared endeavor. Our heritage As Global Corporate Citizenship looks to further align, integrate of strengthening communities through our unique skills and and sharpen the focus of community engagement efforts with abilities reinforces the values established by Bill Boeing nearly Boeing’s businesses, we help create mutual benefit and build 100 years ago. n better communities worldwide. To learn more about how Boeing and its employees are building Our investments focus on enhancing lifelong learning better communities worldwide, see the 2012 Corporate Citizenship and achieving positive outcomes in the areas of education, Report at www.boeing.com/community. environment, health and human services, as well as arts and PHOTO: BOB FERGUSON/BOEING civic engagement—all of which benefits the long-term success of our company and communities. But beyond vital financial support, many of our lasting contributions occur every day as Boeing people share their time and skills with their neighbors. BOEING FRONTIERS / APRIL 2013 07 SNAPSHOT Freight expectations The first 747-8 Freighter Boeing built takes off from Paine Field in Everett, Wash., last month following formal delivery to launch-customer Cargolux. The airplane was the cornerstone of Boeing’s 747-8 Freighter flight-test program—then refurbished for service with Cargolux. Founded in 1970, Cargolux ordered its first Boeing airplane, a 747-200 Freighter, in 1977. It has ordered 13 of the 747-8 Freighters; seven have been delivered including this one. Overall, this was the 25th 747 delivery to Cargolux. PHOTO: MATTHEW THOMPSON/BOEING 08 BOEING FRONTIERS / APRIL 2013 BOEING FRONTIERS / APRIL 2013 QUOTABLES “ That’s the most important aircraft in the U.S. Air Force in more than two decades.” – Maj. Gen. John Thompson, Air Force program executive officer for tankers, speaking to Boeing 767 employees in Everett, Wash. The 767 program is scheduled to begin production of the first Air Force tanker this year. Boeing News Now, March 11. “ I plan to fly on the very first flight.” – Ray Conner, president and chief executive, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, expressing confidence at a press conference in Japan that the 787 will soon return to commercial service as a result of additional safety measures Boeing is adding to lithium-ion batteries on the airplane. Seattle Times, March 15. “ I’m seeing the future of Australian manufacturing.” – Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard during a visit to Boeing Aerostructures Australia in Melbourne, Australia.
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