APRIL 2016 | VOLUME 14, ISSUE 11 | BOEING.COM/FRONTIERS Sea change U.S. Navy’s P-8A Poseidon sets the standard for maritime patrol and other missions APRIL 2016 | 01 TABLE OF CONTENTS 10 07 Leadership Message 08 Snapshot 09 Quotables 10 Historical Perspective At the time, it was the world’s largest airplane. Meet the giant Douglas Aircraft bomber known PHOTO: BOEING ARCHIVES as the XB-19. 14 Poseidon adventure 26 Frontiers visits Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Florida, where Boeing’s P-8A Poseidon has made a strong impression on U.S. Navy men and women who fly, operate and maintain the Navy’s growing fleet. A military derivative of the 737 commercial jet, the P-8A has a range of capabilities needed around the world, from submarine hunting and maritime patrol to intelligence gathering, surveillance and reconnaissance. NAS Jacksonville also is home to the Integrated Training Center, where students learn to fly, fix and perform P-8A PHOTO: ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE missions in high-tech simulators. 26 Beyond the horizons Named for Australia’s largest bird of prey, the 32 Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft operated by the Royal Australian Air Force are getting rave reviews. 32 Gravity takes a holiday A ride on this modified Boeing 727 lets passengers experience the weightlessness of space travel. 36 India on the move Boeing’s long and important relationship with India is expanding as the country experiences unmatched economic growth, which, in turn, has spurred an aerospace boom. 40 Trailblazers 43 Customer Profile 44 Milestones PHOTO: NASA 02 | BOEING FRONTIERS Cover: U.S. Navy ground crew direct pilots of a P-8A Poseidon on the flight line before takeoff at Cecil Airport in Jacksonville, Fla. BOB FERGUSON | BOEING Photo: Navy pilots run preflight checklists in the flight deck of a P-8A in Jacksonville, Fla. BOB FERGUSON | BOEING 02 | BOEING FRONTIERS APRIL 2016 | 03 Frontiers staff Advertisements PUBLISHER The stories behind the ads in this issue. B:221 mm T:210 mm Tom Downey S:177.5 mm Boeing has doubled its workforce EDITORIAL DIRECTOR 05 in the United Kingdom since 2011. Brian Ames This ad highlights how Boeing’s EXECUTIVE EDITOR partnerships help build a stronger Paul Proctor United Kingdom. Learn more at EDITOR boeing.co.uk/value. B:285 mm S:247 mm James Wallace T:270 mm MANAGING EDITOR PARTNERS Y E S T E R D AY, Vineta Plume Boeing employees are committed to TO DAY A N D 06 COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES EDITOR TOMORROW. environmental improvements—at work and in their communities. Adapted from Cecelia Goodnow Boeing has doubled its UK workforce since 2011 and more than doubled its spending with UK suppliers since 2012. This growth continues in 2016 and beyond, delivering ever more prosperity for the UK. Together with the UK’s Armed Forces, airlines, researchers and suppliers, the partnership between our company and our country endures. a series of posters in support of Earth Day DEFENSE, SPACE & SECURITY EDITOR Discover more at boeing.co.uk/value or follow us on Twitter @boeinguk and World Environment Day, this ad urges Diane Stratman everyone to take action on Earth Day ENGINEERING, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY EDITOR (April 22) and help build a better planet. 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And with its ample capacity for economy seating, this new 747 creates a unique opportunity to maximize the bottom-line potential of Dan Raley any high-volume route. It’s premium value, delivered. That’s a better way to fl y. boeing.com/747 FS:7” FS:7” This is the third ad in the Japan F:8” F:8” Job Number: 10483763_BCA_747_16x10 Client/Brand: Boeing/BCA Date: 3-11-2016 4:31 PM APPROVALS File Name: 10483763_BCA_747_16x10_r1.indd QC: Justin O’Brien Bleed: 16.25” x 11.125” Gutter: 1” Publications: Frontiers PA: Steve Hutchings PR: Hallie Belt Trim: 16” x 10.875” Folds: Half8” Notes: Pick up: BOEG_BCAG_747_6490M_C RET: Greg Olsen PP: Kim Nosalik Safety: 15” x 9.75” Media/Color Sp: Print/4/c AB: Kathleen Candelaria TM: Deanna Loperena/Alyssa Gabriele Scale: 1=1 Country: USA Vendor: None 48 “Tomomi” campaign. The ad speaks Actual Size: 16x10.875 Language: English Output%: None GCD: Eugene Varnado Colors: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black AD: Sarah Frazer Fonts: Helvetica Neue (75 Bold, 65 Medium; Type 1) CW: Chloe Lebamoff Photography AE: Megan O’Malley/Katie Bunimovich ALL CONTENT WITHIN THIS FILE IS FOR OUTPUT ONLY BY END PRINTER/VENDOR. CHANGES, SHARING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING CONTENT IN WHOLE OR IN PART ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. LICENSING RIGHTS AND APPROVALS MUST BE REQUESTED AND APPROVED TO/BY FCB CHICAGO. Images: 136514C01C_135894C03A_7478 Window 3_Frontiers.psd (305 ppi; CMYK), Boeing_white_50mm.eps to the partnership Boeing has with PHOTO DIRECTOR Bob Ferguson the University of Tokyo, developing research and inspiring tomorrow’s aerospace leaders. Design ボーダーを超えて、世界を変える若い力を育てる。 DESIGNER これもボーイングが、日本とのパ ートナーシップを 通じて実現したいこと。 東京大 学をはじめとする日本の大学と連携し、 ワー クショップ の 共 催 や 研 究 のサ ポ ート、サマーセミナーや、 エクスターンシップを行っています。 Katie Sheahan 全ての 壁を超え、絆を深め、共に未来を創る。 限りない空と可能性が、私たちを待っています。 boeing.jp Online production WEB MANAGER Wendy Manning WEB DESIGNER Michael Craddock Be a part of the WEB DEVELOPER Lynn Hesby centennial celebration INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANT On July 15, Boeing turns Tina Skelley 100 years young. Learn more: boeing100.com FSC LOGO Contact information Subscriptions EMAIL: [email protected] Go to boeing.com/subscribefrontiers.html to receive an email notification ADDRESS: BOEING FRONTIERS and links whenever a new edition of Frontiers is available online. 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