December 2011
Volume 10, Issue 08
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PHOTOS OF THE YEAR

Hit me with your best shot

Boeing photographers took some amazing pictures during 2011. Here are some of the best that captured Boeing and the spirit and dedication of its people.

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Photos of the yearERIC SHINDELBOWER/BOEING
Dream LineBOB FERGUSON/BOEING

COVER STORY

Dream line

After months of training and preparation, final assembly of the first South Carolina–built 787 is well under way. This photo essay captures the pride and excitement of Boeing South Carolina employees who are completing their first Dreamliner, scheduled for customer delivery in 2012.

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COMMERCIAL AIRPLANES

To the MAX

The team developing the new 737 MAX is off to a running start, with a substantial body of work and experience that will build upon the legacy of the best-selling 737. With new and more fuel-efficient engines and other improvements, the 737 MAX will incorporate all that Boeing and its customers have learned about building and operating the world’s most popular single-aisle jetliner.

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To the MaxPHOTO ILLUSTRATION: BOEING
You can take it with youBeverly Nowak/Boeing

DEFENSE, SPACE & SECURITY

You can take it with you

The end of the space shuttle program brought new opportunities within Boeing for Space Exploration employees. When faced with downsizing, employees need to consider all options and be flexible so their skills can be transferred to new challenges.

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Engineering, Operations & Technology

Spreading the word

Boeing’s Technical Replication Award winners for 2011 not only had breakthrough ideas that led to significant inventions, but they also helped to spread these important advancements throughout the company. The replication of good ideas and inventions is critical to helping Boeing maintain global technical leadership.

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Spreading the wordRON BOOKOUT/BOEING
The art of aerospaceED TURNER/BOEING

SPECIAL FEATURES

The art of aerospace

The relationship and collaboration between Boeing and Italy, an extremely important U.S. ally, has grown significantly in recent years, highlighted by the work that Alenia does as a critical manufacturing partner on the 787 program. Italy is also a valued customer for Boeing’s military and defense products.

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