40 photo: John Parker | Boeing photo: Jim anderson | Boeing 14 36 photo: Bob Ferguson | Boeing TAB LE OF CONTENTS 06 Leadership Message 08 Snapshot 09 quotables 10 What we do 12 Historical Perspective 14 Booming legacy The first test aircraft for Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program recently made its first flight, marking another milestone in Boeing’s rich heritage of building tankers for the U.S. Air Force. 22 global reach Whether hauling troops, helicopters and other military equipment and vehicles or providing hope and saving lives when natural disasters strike around the world, Boeing’s C-17 Globemaster III has proved itself as the most versatile airlifter ever built. Although production of the C-17 in Long Beach, Calif., is about to end, this unique aircraft will continue to be the mainstay airlifter for the U.S. Air Force and international operators for many years. 36 Checkered flag for teamwork It’s known as the Pit Crew Academy. With an automotive racing theme, this unique training facility is teaching 787 mechanics to work as a team—with speed, safety and efficiency. 40 Partners for growth With China poised to become the world’s biggest domestic aviation market, Boeing continues to build on a relationship that began long ago and has resulted in important partnerships and industry growth. 46 m ilestones 50 I n Focus 02 Boeing Fronti ers
Frontiers February 2015 Issue
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