4 FRONTIERS STAFF 12 HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE The Boeing Stratoliner, shown on its first flight in December 1938, was the first pressurized commercial airplane. It could comfortably fly passengers at higher altitudes and avoid bad weather. Even aviation pioneer Howard Hughes had to have one. PHOTO: BOEING ARCHIVES 18 DESIGNED WITH THE CUSTOMER IN MIND The delivery center is the final stop for a Boeing jetliner before it’s officially turned over to the customer. Boeing has two new world-class facilities—in Everett, Wash., and North Charleston, S.C.—for its widebody jetliners. PHOTO: GAIL HANUSA/BOEING 22 SOUPING UP THE SUPER HORNET Meet the Advanced Super Hornet, with even more capability to take on the toughest missions of tomorrow. Boeing test pilots discuss those advantages—from increased stealth to more range and firepower. PHOTO: KEVIN FLYNN/BOEING Publisher: Tom Downey Editorial director: Anne Toulouse EDITORIAL TEAM Executive editor: Paul Proctor Editor: James Wallace Managing editor: Vineta Plume Graphic designers: Brandon Luong Katie Sheahan Photo director: Bob Ferguson Commercial Airplanes editor: Cecelia Goodnow Defense, Space & Security editor: Diane Stratman Engineering, Operations & Technology editor: Junu Kim Human Resources and Administration editor: Len Vraniak Shared Services Group editor: Beriah Osorio Staff writer: Eric Fetters-Walp ONLINE PRODUCTION Web manager: Wendy Manning Web designer: Michael Craddock Web developer: Lynn Hesby Information technology consultant: Tina Skelley HOW TO CONTACT US: Email: boeingfrontiers@boeing.com Mailing address: Boeing Frontiers MC: 5003-0983 100 N. Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606 Boeing TotalAccess phone: 866-473-2016 Web address: www.boeing.com/frontiers Send all retiree address changes to Boeing Frontiers, MC 6Y-66 P.O. Box 3707 Seattle, WA 98124-2207 Postmaster: Send address corrections to Boeing Frontiers, MC 6Y-66 P.O. Box 3707, Seattle, WA 98124-2207 (Present addressees, include label) BOEING FRONTIERS
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