FRONTIERS STAFF 4 BOEING FRONTIERS / JULY 2013 12 Historical Perspective Fifty years ago this month, a small satellite that spun on its axis was launched into space and changed how people communicated—and changed the world. Syncom II marked the beginning of 50 years of satellite innovation by Boeing and its heritage companies. photo: nasa 16 Practice makes perfect Launched a year ago, a pilot program to take Boeing’s already high quality to the next level has grown into nine Skill Enhancement Centers across the Everett, Wash., factory, where twin-aisle jetliners are assembled. photo: Ed TURNER/boeing 26 An enduring relationship Boeing’s relationship with Israel began soon after that nation was founded 65 years ago. Today, companies in Israel supply parts for many Boeing military and commercial products. Boeing is co-developing the Arrow 3 interceptor missile with Israel. ilustration: boeing Publisher: Tom Downey Editorial director: Anne Toulouse EDITORIAL TEAM Executive editor: Paul Proctor: 312-544-2938 Editor: James Wallace: 312-544-2161 Managing editor: Vineta Plume: 312-544-2954 Graphic designers: Al Callanta: 310-364-6743 Brandon Luong: 312-544-2118 Cass Weaver: 480-216-4539 Photo director: Bob Ferguson: 312-544-2132 Commercial Airplanes editor: Cecelia Goodnow: 206-766-2931 Defense, Space & Security editor: Diane Stratman: 562-797-1443 Engineering, Operations & Technology editor: Junu Kim: 312-544-2939 Human Resources and Administration editor: Len Vraniak: 312-544-2351 Shared Services Group editor: Beriah Osorio: 425-577-4157 Staff writer: Eric Fetters-Walp: 425-266-5871 ONLINE PRODUCTION Web manager: Wendy Manning: 312-544-2936 Web designer: Michael Craddock: 312-544-2931 Web developer: Lynn Hesby: 312-544-2934 Information technology consultant: Tina Skelley: 312-544-2323 HOW TO CONTACT US: E-mail: boeingfrontiers@boeing.com Mailing address: Boeing Frontiers MC: 5003-0983 100 N. Riverside Plaza Chicago, IL 60606 Phone: 312-544-2954 Fax: 312-544-2078 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)
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