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FrontiersAugust 2014 / Volume XIII, Issue IV / www.boeing.com/frontiers Above and beyond When customizing Boeing Business Jets, the sky is not the limit Frontiers August 2014 01 FRONTIERS STAFF ADVERTISEMENTS Tom Downey The stories behind the ads in this issue of Frontiers. Publisher Brian Ames 03 This ad recognizes the U.S. Missile Defense Agency Editorial director and Boeing-led industry team for achieving a Paul Proctor successful intercept test with the Ground-based Thermal image of the successful GMD intercept of a threat-representative target, Executive director June 22, 2014. Midcourse Defense system. The ad is running in James Wallace political and military trade publications. 11.125 in. Bleed 11.125 in. 10.875 in. Trim 10.875 in. Editor Live 10.375 in. PROVEN, READY AND ABLE. Vineta Plume On June 22, 2014 the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and the Boeing-led industry team completed an end-to-end systems test that resulted in the successful intercept of a threat-representative target. This intercept once again demonstrates the operational capability and readiness of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) System, Managing editor America’s only defense against the growing threat of long-range ballistic missiles. Cecelia Goodnow 7.5 in. Live 8 in. Trim Commercial Airplanes editor 8.75 in. Bleed Job Number: BOEG_BDS_GMD_3133M_A Approved Client: Boeing Product: Boeing Defense Space & Security Date/Initials BOEG_BDS_GMD_3133M_A Date: 7/7/14 GCD: P. Serchuk Creative Director: P. Serchuk Date: 07.08.14 70565ID02r0_A.indd File Name: BOEG_BDS_GMD_3133M_A Output Printed at: 100% Art Director: P. de Koninck DIGITAL PROOF SPECS. DIGITAL FILES SPECS. SCREEN ANGLES DOT SHAPE LINE SCREEN DMAX RESOLUTION PDF Copy Writer: P. Serchuk YEL MAG CYAN BLK Line : 2400 Fonts: Helvetica Neue 65 RSR 133 280 x1a 90˚ 45˚ 105˚ 75˚ 06Graphic : 300 Media: Frontiers Print Producer: Account Executive: D. McAuliffe YEL MAG CYN BLK PMS PMS 3C Space/Color: Page — 4 Color — Bleed 50K Client: Boeing 50C Live: 7.5 in. x 10.375 in. Diane Stratman 4C 41M Proof Reader: 41Y Trim: 8 in. x 10.875 in. Legal: Bleed: 8.75 in. x 11.125 in. Traffi c Manager: Traci Brown Gutter: 0 25 50 75 100 Digital Artist: This recruitment ad, showcasing the Phantom Eye Production Artist: S. Bowman Art Buyer: Retoucher: Vendor: Color Inc. PUBLICATION NOTE: Guideline for general identifi cation only. Do not use as insertion order. Defense, Space & Security editor Material for this insertion is to be examined carefully upon receipt. If it is defi cient or does not comply with your requirements, please contact: Print Production at 310-601-1485. Frontline Communications Partners 1880 Century Park East, Suite 1011, Los Angeles, CA 90067 high-altitude, hydrogen-powered unmanned aircraft, Junu Kim emphasizes how an employee pursuing a career Engineering, Operations & Technology editor at Boeing can help “build something amazing.” It primarily will run in career fair program guides at Len Vraniak recruiting, diversity and college events. Human Resources and Administration editor Beriah Osorio Shared Services Group editor Eric Fetters-Walp Staff writer 12 –13 ART This ad is adapted from a series of posters highlighting employees who Brandon Luong are achieving quality improvements. Designer More than 50 employee engagement Katie Sheahan teams across Commercial Airplanes Designer posed and created taglines for their posters. A gallery of the posters can PHOTOGRAPHY be found on the Boeing intranet at Bob Ferguson http://bcaquality.web.boeing.com/ Photo director order_posters.shtm. ONLINE PRODUCTION 52 Part of Boeing’s Middle East “Together” campaign, Wendy Manning this ad supports Boeing’s commitment to education Web manager in the United Arab Emirates. Translated the text Michael Craddock reads: “Together we nurture. Boeing supports Web designer nonprofit organizations and universities dedicated to nurturing Emirati youth and developing future Lynn Hesby leaders. Leading through partnership.” Web developer مـعـًا، ُننشئ ًأجياال تحرص بوينج على دعم جهود المؤسسات الغير ربحية والجامعات التي تسعى لتنشئة جيل الشباب اإلماراتي الواعد وإعداد قادة المستقبل. شـراكـة ترتـقـي إلـى الـريـادة اكتشف المزيد عبر Tina Skelley boeing-me.com/together Information technology consultant CONTACT INFORMATION ETHICS QUESTIONS You can reach the Office of Ethics & Business Conduct at Email: [email protected] 888-970-7171; fax: 888-970-5330; website: ethics.whq.boeing.com. Mailing Boeing Frontiers address: MC: 5003-0983 IAM PROMOTIONS 100 North Riverside Plaza No promotions listed for periods ending June 27 and July 4, 11 and 18. Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 866-473-2016 SUBSCRIPTIONS Go to boeing.com/subscribefrontiers.html to receive an email notification Website: boeing.com/frontiers and links whenever a new edition of Frontiers is available online. FSC LOGO 02 Frontiers August 2014 ADVERTISEMENTS Thermal image of the successful GMD intercept of a threat-representative target, June 22, 2014. 11.125 in. Bleed 11.125 in. 10.875 in. Trim 10.875 in. 10.375 in. Live 10.375 in. PROVEN, READY AND ABLE. On June 22, 2014 the U.S. Missile Defense Agency and the Boeing-led industry team completed an end-to-end systems test that resulted in the successful intercept of a threat-representative target. This intercept once again demonstrates the operational capability and readiness of the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) System, America’s only defense against the growing threat of long-range ballistic missiles. Frontiers August 2014 03 7.5 in. Live 8 in. Trim 8.75 in. Bleed Job Number: BOEG_BDS_GMD_3133M_A Approved Client: Boeing Product: Boeing Defense Space & Security Date/Initials BOEG_BDS_GMD_3133M_A Date: 7/7/14 GCD: P. Serchuk Creative Director: P. Serchuk Date: 07.08.14 70565ID02r0_A.indd File Name: BOEG_BDS_GMD_3133M_A Output Printed at: 100% Art Director: P. de Koninck DIGITAL PROOF SPECS. DIGITAL FILES SPECS. SCREEN ANGLES DOT SHAPE LINE SCREEN DMAX RESOLUTION PDF Copy Writer: P. Serchuk YEL MAG CYAN BLK Line : 2400 Fonts: Helvetica Neue 65 RSR 133 280 x1a 90˚ 45˚ 105˚ 75˚ Graphic : 300 Media: Frontiers Print Producer: Account Executive: D. McAuliffe YEL MAG CYN BLK PMS PMS 3C Space/Color: Page — 4 Color — Bleed 50K Client: Boeing 50C Live: 7.5 in. x 10.375 in. 4C 41M Proof Reader: 41Y Trim: 8 in. x 10.875 in. Legal: Bleed: 8.75 in. x 11.125 in. Traffi c Manager: Traci Brown Gutter: 0 25 50 75 100 Digital Artist: Production Artist: S. Bowman Art Buyer: Retoucher: Vendor: Color Inc. PUBLICATION NOTE: Guideline for general identifi cation only. Do not use as insertion order. Material for this insertion is to be examined carefully upon receipt. If it is defi cient or does not comply with your requirements, please contact: Print Production at 310-601-1485. Frontline Communications Partners 1880 Century Park East, Suite 1011, Los Angeles, CA 90067 TABLE OF CONTENTS READY … 14 JET … GO! Whether it’s a Next-Generation 737 or a more spacious 777, 787 or 747- 8, Boeing Business Jets are meeting heads of state and private-jet owners’ needs for the ultimate in travel comfort and convenience, including opulent staterooms and even onboard movie theaters. In serving the needs of this discerning clientele, the BBJ team routinely handles unusual engineering challenges such as installing an interior wall made of plants or adding a huge, customized window. COVER: Bryan Lung (from left), Amy Wisch, Drew Gough and Anders Brown on board a Boeing Business Jet, or BBJ, 787 shortly after factory rollout. BOB FERGUSON/BOEING PHOTO: BBJ team members Gough (from left), Lung, Carlos Horan and Brown meet in the conference room on board a BBJ, a modified 737-700. BOB FERGUSON/BOEING 04 Frontiers August 2014 HIGH 30 FLIER Over Edwards Air Force Base in California, Boeing’s Phantom Eye, powered by engines that burn hydrogen and produce only water as a byproduct, is opening new possibilities for high-altitude, long-endurance flight by an unmanned aerial vehicle. PHOTO: BOB FERGUSON/BOEING FULL HISTORICAL 36 IMMERSION 40 PERSPECTIVE Employees on Immersive Development teams are Fifty years ago, the International Telecommunications connecting people, tools and processes for a common Satellite Consortium, or Intelsat, was formed and goal—while speeding innovation, boosting performance “live via satellite” became a reality. Boeing-made and reducing costs. PHOTO: BOB FERGUSON/BOEING satellites have played a starring role. PHOTO: NASA INSIDE 07 LEADERSHIP 09 QUOTABLES 45 MILESTONES MESSAGE 08 SNAPSHOT 10 WHAT WE DO 48 IN FOCUS Also in this issue: Special posters available for download Frontiers August 2014 05 06 Frontiers August 2014 LEADERSHIP MESSAGE Larry Edwards Vice president, Site Services, Shared Services Group Setting the ‘stage’ Site Services team has critical role helping Boeing grow s Boeing prepares to enter By doing what we do best—providing demolishing multiple buildings, and its second century, the Site employees with these services safely, commencing construction on a new A Services team is playing a effectively and affordably each day—our Composite Manufacturing Center to vital role in positioning the company colleagues all across Boeing are free build the massive 777X wings, all on for future success. Yet the work to focus on what they do best. It’s in a very tight deadline. performed by the 4,000 men and this context that we serve as enablers And Boeing South Carolina women of Site Services, part of the for our business partners. operations continue to expand in Shared Services Group, often occurs But there are times we find support of the business objectives in the background. It’s a role we refer ourselves on center stage alongside of both Commercial Airplanes and to as being the “stagehands” for the businesses. Now is one of those Engineering, Operations & Technology, Boeing, enabling our commercial, times. Our business partners are pulling on our Real Estate and defense, space and security teams simultaneously preparing for future Construction teams.