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MEET THE GROWLER

The EA-18G Growler last month was unveiled to Boeing employees and VIPs and made its first flight. Here’s why this new electronic attack aircraft is important to Boeing—and its customer, the U.S. Navy.
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STRONG SIGNALS

With recent business and technical achievements to its credit, Boeing’s Satellite Development Center is looking to maintain its position as an aggressive competitor in the satellite industry. Here’s a look at this segment of Space & Intelligence Systems, a part of Integrated Defense Systems.
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COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES

MAKING IT HAPPEN

Boeing Fabrication tackled the heady job of creating the main swing-zone hinges for the 747 Large Cargo Freighter. That task demonstrated how Fab applies innovation and technical excellence to produce short-flow specialty parts that support new-product development across Commercial Airplanes. Also in Commercial Airplanes coverage this month: how a unique livery for a model 787 airplane turned into a special poster series; what some teammates on the 777 line did to boost morale; and why point-to-point travel matters to economies—and to Commercial Airplanes.
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INTEGRATED DEFENSE SYSTEMS

WORKING TOGETHER

Members of the Japan Apache team hailed from two continents. An important part of their success came from working to overcome cultural differences and create connections among teammates. Also in IDS coverage: improvements to the process of painting specialized aircraft markings spreads from St. Louis to other sites; the International Space Station is set to grow, with the addition of more Boeing-built parts; and an improved Chinook rolls out
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