March 2006 
Volume 04, Issue 10 
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At the bottom (from left) are Steve Reames, Tim Colligan and Lamar Dearth; at the top (from left) are Wes Davis and Vince Romero.
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COVER STORY

WINGS AROUND THE WORLD

Among the many revolutionary aspects of the 787 Dreamliner passenger airplane is how the jetliner is designed and built. The business model emphasizes collaboration to even higher degrees than before, to ensure Boeing gets the best ideas and abilities from the industry. Here's a look at how this model has manifested itself on one team: the wing box team.
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MAIN FEATURE

A SPECIAL FLEET

The U.S. Air Force's 89th Airlift Wing operates some noteworthy Boeing airplanes—including the C-32A (also known as Air Force Two) and the C-40B—and provides safe, reliable travel to high-ranking U.S. government officials.
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Standing outside the C-32A are crew members of the U.S. Air Force's 89th Airlift Wing. U.S. AIRFORCE PHOTO

PP&C Project Management Specialists Tony Slama (left), Tonya Deines and Lowell Bergseid review the Integrated Program Schedule for the 777-200LR in the Everett, Wash., factory. ED TURNER PHOTO

COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES

IT'S UNDER CONTROL

The recent formation of the Program Planning & Control organization brought a variety of production planning and scheduling activities into one group. That lets Commercial Airplanes better manage skills, processes and tools to make sure the business unit's plans are realized. Here's the story of PP&C's journey.
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INTEGRATED DEFENSE SYSTEMS

LISTEN, KNOW, ADAPT, THRIVE

What do the U.S. Department of Defense's Quadrennial Defense Review and Integrated Defense Systems' recent reorganization have in common? Both are clearly focused on capabilities and solutions. Read the full story to find out more.
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Scott Kober, a technician on the C-17 program, works on an airlifter's engine on the ramp in Long Beach, Calif.
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COMPANYWIDE

'THE CASE OF THE RESOURCES RENEGADE'

Ever wonder how the Ethics and Business Conduct organization handles a tip once it's received? Here's your chance to take a peek behind the scenes as Boeing Frontiers recounts an ethics case based on actual events.
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