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Cover Story
Ready to serve
With delivery fast approaching to launch customer ANA (All Nippon Airways), the Dreamliner made its first visit to Japan last month in preparation for when it will be carrying airline passengers. A weeklong series of service-ready proving flights simulated daily airline operations and allowed for checks of ground equipment at airports around the country. The 787 was greeted like a rock star wherever it went. This Frontiers photo essay captures the excitement that surrounded the 787's Japan debut.
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 BOB FERGUSON/BOEING |
 ERIC SHINDELBOWER/BOEING |
DEFENSE, SPACE & SECURITY
Higher education
Educators from 10 countries “launched” off to camp last month for an adventure that included a virtual walk on the moon using a one-sixth gravity device. Welcome to space camp in Huntsville, Ala. The Boeing-sponsored activities were aimed at helping teachers inspire their students to study math, science and technology. The five-day camp marked the 20th anniversary of the Boeing space camp program.
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ENGINEERING, OPERATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
Lives on the line
Whether ensuring parachutes have been correctly packed or double-checking helmets and crew safety gear, the Flight Operations Life Support team with Boeing Test & Evaluation helps keep aircrews safe. The team also provides training in aircraft rescue and firefighting.
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 RICH RAU/BOEING |
 BOB FERGUSON/BOEING |
COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES
Epic journey
From the supply line to the assembly line, Commercial Airplane employees have embarked on a historic increase in jetliner production -- when they’re already building planes at unprecedented rates. For the first time, Boeing is raising production rates for all five of its jetliner models. It’s a huge undertaking, but Boeing is applying previous “lessons learned” as part of a disciplined rate-hike process.
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HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
A winning team
Heading into World War II, competitors Boeing and Douglas collaborated on the mass production of much-needed bombers for the Allies. They subsequently teamed with Vega Aircraft, a subsidiary of Lockheed, to produce later models of the B-17. This working-together effort produced amazing results and underscores what can be accomplished today by the “One Boeing” team.
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 Rich Rau/Boeing |
SPECIAL FEATURES
Screen savers
Boeing’s on-site health screening program is a great way for employees to find out about their overall health -- and what they can do to be even healthier. For one employee, a screening visit resulted in a lifestyle change that has involved a better diet and more exercise, including long bicycle rides.
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