April 2007
Volume 05, Issue 11
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INTEGRATED DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Power play

Boeing’s Global Strike Systems organization designs and manufactures fighters, bombers, weapons and unmanned systems. These products deliver persistent, precision assault—but ultimately are meant to support freedom worldwide.

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Power play U.S. AIR FORCE PHOTO

Meeting Canada’s emerging needs

The acquisition of four C-17 Globemaster IIIs marks the next step in the long-time partnership between Boeing and Canada. Here’s a look at what Boeing is doing to support a customer whose defense needs are growing.

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Meeting Canada’s emerging needs Boeing graphic

Banding together

How does space exploration affect our lives? Boeing is part of a coalition that aims to educate the public and the U.S. Congress about the relevance and importance of a vibrant space program. Indeed, Boeing representatives are in key roles in complementary teams on the coalition.

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Banding together Photo courtesy of the Coalition for Space Exploration

It’s official!

On consecutive days in early March, the KC-767 Tanker made its first two fuel transfers—meaning that the aircraft has shown it can fulfill its refueling mission. Teammates involved in the milestone mission said the tanker aircraft and its systems performed extremely well.

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It’s official! U.S. Air Force photo by Jet Fabara

A rich experience

Sublieutenant Yashu Aggarwal of the Indian Navy has spent the better part of a year training in the Boeing-built T-45 Goshawk with the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Training Command at Naval Air Station Kingsville near Corpus Christi, Texas. Here’s a look at his experiences with the aircraft.

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A rich experience Ron Bookout photo

Experts on the team

Two Boeing employees recently obtained a rare U.S. government certification for specific work on classified systems. This certification helps reduce cycle time—and provides confidence to customers that Boeing has experts in the company to address this work’s requirements.

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Experts on the team Peter George Photo

Still contributing

Carl Vorst is an inventor at Boeing who’s aimed high and succeeded in his career at Boeing. He’s made many contributions as an inventor, as a teacher and as a member of his community—all of which reflect the Boeing leadership attributes.

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Still contributing Photo courtesy of Carl Vorst