With the creation of Boeing Brazil, researchers and scientists to develop sity system and natural resources, Bryant the company will be further expanding aerospace technologies. This is Boeing’s said. Minerals mined in Brazil can be used its corporate citizenship efforts in Brazil. sixth advanced research center outside for the development of new metal alloys, In recent years, Boeing has been active the United States. and plants produced by Brazilian agriculture in supporting forest preservation. During Al Bryant, the new managing director can be used for various products, including floods in early 2011, Boeing and its of Boeing Research & Technology–Brazil, sustainable aviation biofuels. Bryant is employees contributed to disaster relief. previously launched Boeing research cen- currently building a network of contacts in Brazil wants to bridge the gap between ters in Australia and China. Right now, the universities and research institutes to help Brazil’s strong academic research pro- Brazil research center is limited to office find the best opportunities. grams and the application of this knowl- space at Boeing Brazil’s headquarters in It all underscores what Boeing and edge in local industry, Hrinak noted. São Paulo. Over time, research facilities Brazil are doing together, and the bright For example, Brazil has been a pioneer will be opened to meet specific needs. future of Boeing’s growing presence in developing biofuels for ground transpor- “Brazilian leaders want their country to there, according to Hill. tation. In late 2011, Boeing, Embraer and go from being seen as an agricultural coun- “We’ve had a relationship with Brazil the São Paulo State Research Foundation try to establishing itself as a manufacturing for 80 years, but in many ways we’re announced plans to collaborate on long- country, and they are taking action to move just scratching the surface of exploring term aviation biofuels-related research in that direction,” Bryant said. “They’re business opportunities with that important and development. Earlier this year, the excited to have technology companies country,” Hill said. “As they grow, we company established Boeing Research & like Boeing come here and help build those want to be their partner in building a Technology–Brazil, based in São Paulo, capabilities.” bright future.” n which will work with the country’s leading Brazil’s strength lies in its strong univer- william.j.seil@boeing.com BOEING FRONTIERS / SEPTEMBER 2012 35
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