CHICAGO, July 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA)
during this month's Farnborough International Airshow will spotlight a
range of pioneering technologies that will help develop a sustainable
future for the global aerospace industry.
"We're working across Boeing to develop and deliver technology in our
products that drive the efficiencies and environmental performance that
have become so important to our customers," said Tom Downey, senior vice
president, Communications. "As fuel costs rise, we continue to see demand
for the benefits that our new products and services deliver."
The Boeing exhibit on the show grounds highlights technologies the
company is implementing now and researching for the future to improve the
environmental performance of its products and the air transportation
system. In addition, Air India -- India's national flag carrier -- will
display a new, fuel-efficient Boeing 777-300ER.
Boeing's defense showcase will include a daily flying demonstration by
its advanced, combat-proven, multirole strike fighter -- the F/A-18E/F
Super Hornet. The company and its customers will also display the C-17
Globemaster III military transport, F-15C Eagle fighter jet, the CH-47
Chinook heavy-lift helicopter, Harpoon and SLAM-ER missiles and ScanEagle
unmanned air vehicle.
Boeing will hold a series of briefings on key programs and issues
throughout the show. Each day, media should check the briefing schedule at
the media centre and the Boeing media chalet, situated in Chalet Row B, for
updates.
The Boeing schedule (follows in detail) begins on Monday, July 14 with
a press conference at 0930 hosted by Boeing Commercial Airplanes President
and CEO Scott Carson. On the same day at 1100, Boeing Integrated Defense
Systems President and CEO Jim Albaugh and the leaders of the IDS businesses
will discuss current defense trends and opportunities. On Tuesday, July 15,
Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager of the 787 Dreamliner
program, will hold a press conference at 0900.
Note: All times listed below are local to Farnborough
Monday, July 14
0930 Commercial Airplanes Overview -- Radlett Suite Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and Chief Executive Officer Scott
Carson will discuss current market conditions and the demand for newer more
efficient and environmentally progressive products.
1100 Integrated Defense Systems Presidents Panel -- Hatfield Room
Boeing Integrated Defense Systems President and Chief Executive Officer
Jim Albaugh and the presidents of the individual IDS businesses will
provide an overview of Boeing's defense business and opportunities.
1300 TACAIR: Positioning for a Changed Future -- Boeing Media Chalet
Dan Korte, vice president and general manager of Global Strike Systems,
will brief on the state of tactical aviation, the challenges facing both
military air forces and industry and the solutions offered by Boeing.
1400 Super Hornet -- Boeing Media Chalet
Bob Gower, vice president, F/A-18 and EA-18 Program, and U.S. Navy
Captain Mark Darrah, program manager PMA-265, NAVAIR, will provide an
update on the Block II F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Growler and discuss emerging
opportunities in Europe and other international markets.
Tuesday, July 15
0900 787 Dreamliner -- Cody Room
Pat Shanahan, vice president and general manager of the 787, will
discuss the status of the program after the successful power-on milestone.
1000 Bell Boeing, U.S. Marine Corps V-22 Osprey -- Hendon Room
V-22 Osprey briefing by Gen James F. Amos, Assistant Commandant of the
Marine Corps, Lt Gen George J. Trautman, III, Deputy Commandant for
Aviation, Col Matthew D. Mulhern, V-22 Program Manager, PMA-275, Lt Col
Paul P. Ryan, Commanding Officer, VMM-263 and Gene Cunningham, Bell Boeing
V-22 program manager.
1100 Advanced Systems -- Boeing Media Chalet
Darryl Davis, president of Boeing Advanced Systems, will discuss
technological advances in manned and unmanned aircraft, hypersonic
vehicles, space, simulation and advanced logistics support.
1300 UK Chinook Through Life Customer Support -- Boeing Media Chalet
Jim O'Neill vice president and general manager Integrated Logistics and
representatives from the RAF will discuss the UK Chinook TLCS program and
share an unique insight into this performance-based logistics success story
about improving fleet support and aircraft readiness, and reducing operator
costs.
1300 Boeing Commercial Airplanes Environment Briefing -- Boeing
Technology Exhibit
Boeing will outline progress on key environment initiatives.
1400 Mobility & Humanitarian Missions -- Boeing Media Chalet
Dave Bowman, vice president and general manager of Global Mobility
Systems, and Chuck Allen, vice president and general manager of Rotorcraft
Systems, will discuss the growing critical role of the C-17 and CH-47 in
relief missions around the world.
1500 Networked Systems -- Boeing Media Chalet
Roger Krone, president of Boeing Network and Space Systems, will brief
on Boeing's systems and solutions for network enabled operations.
Wednesday, July 16
1100 P-8A Poseidon -- Boeing Media Chalet
Tony Parasida, vice president and general manager ASW/ISR Systems and
the U.S. Navy will provide an update on the P-8A Poseidon program.
1200 Apache Block III -- Boeing Media Chalet
Al Winn, vice president Boeing Apache Programs, will provide an update
on the latest Apache Block III program.
1500 Growing Local Defense Markets -- Boeing Media Chalet
Boeing defense leaders will brief on international partnering, building
an onshore presence and the importance of industrial participation. There
will follow a panel discussion with Mark Kronenberg, vice president
International Business Development, Turbjorn Sjogren, vice president
International Support Systems, Mike Kurth, managing director Boeing Defence
UK and Mohammed Fallatah, managing director Alsalam Aircraft.
Thursday, July 17
1000 EPX Multiple Intelligence Capabilities -- Boeing Media Chalet
Tony Parasida, vice president and general manager ASW/ISR Systems will
discuss Boeing's proposed EPX solution for the US Navy.
1100 C-17B -- The Future of Airlift -- Boeing Media Chalet
Dave Bowman, vice president and general manager Global Mobility Systems
will discuss the future development of the C-17B airlifter.
1300 C-130 AMP and Scalable Avionics Architecture -- Boeing Media
Chalet
Phil Schwab, vice president of Business Development Support Systems,
will provide an update on the C-130 AMP program and the Scalable Avionics
Architecture being offered to international C-130 customers.
Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest
manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined.
Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and
defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced
information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA,
Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The
company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support
services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world
and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales. Headquartered
in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 160,000 people across the United
States and in 70 countries. Total company revenues for 2007 were $66.4
billion.
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